Taylor Made Ambulances | NHTSA Recall #97V088000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 97V088000 by Taylor Made Ambulances. Includes 12 affected units, TAYLOR MADE/FRAME RAIL CRACK, component: STRUCTURE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: ambulances built to the specifications of the city of austin, texas, on a freightliner fl-60 chassis. the rear chassis frame rail cracks behind the rear axle.

Corrective Action

The city of austin will arrange to have these vehicles repaired. the repair will consist of welding closed a hole in the top frame flange and add a reinforcement plate on the outside of the frame rails and center of the affected area.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 97V088000

Manufacturer: Taylor Made Ambulances

Report Received Date: 1997-05-29T00:00:00

Subject: Taylor made/frame rail crack

Component: Structure

Potentially Affected Units: 12

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Vehicle description: ambulances built to the specifications of the city of austin, texas, on a freightliner fl-60 chassis. the rear chassis frame rail cracks behind the rear axle.

Consequence Summary: The frame rail can crack increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action: The city of austin will arrange to have these vehicles repaired. the repair will consist of welding closed a hole in the top frame flange and add a reinforcement plate on the outside of the frame rails and center of the affected area.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-zxcs-3k32.nbc6

NHTSA ID: 97V088000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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