Road Rescue, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #05V153000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 05V153000 by Road Rescue, Inc.. Includes 216 affected units, SMART DISPLAY ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Defect Summary
On certain ambulances equipped with the "smart display" electrical system containing field-effect transistor (fet) output boards, the power distribution panel for the smart display are equipped with type 1 circuit protection. this allows the board to shut down if an over-heating condition or an over current condition is detected. as the board cools down, it comes back on, allowing the board to continually cycle leading to possible failure.
Corrective Action
Dealers will install a new transistor fet board that contains type 2 circuit protection free of charge. the recall began on september 6, 2005. owners may contact road rescue at 1-800-328-3804.