Rev Ambulance Group Orlando, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #98V247000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 98V247000 by Rev Ambulance Group Orlando, Inc.. Includes 5 affected units, WHEELED COACH/SPRING LEAF, component: SUSPENSION, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: ambulances built on ford f-350 cab-chassis, 4-wheel-drive. the overload spring stop was not removed from these chassis. if the vehicle were fully loaded and a full compression of the rear suspension occurred, the edge of the overload spring leaf could contact the ambulance floor.

Corrective Action

Dealer will inspect the ambulances and if the auxiliary springs were left on the vehicle, the springs and plates will be removed.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 98V247000

Manufacturer: Rev Ambulance Group Orlando, Inc.

Report Received Date: 1998-10-05T00:00:00

Subject: Wheeled coach/spring leaf

Component: Suspension

Potentially Affected Units: 5

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Vehicle description: ambulances built on ford f-350 cab-chassis, 4-wheel-drive. the overload spring stop was not removed from these chassis. if the vehicle were fully loaded and a full compression of the rear suspension occurred, the edge of the overload spring leaf could contact the ambulance floor.

Consequence Summary: This contact could cause a hole in the bottom of the patient compartment.

Corrective Action: Dealer will inspect the ambulances and if the auxiliary springs were left on the vehicle, the springs and plates will be removed.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-iuhh_5b83-p4n3

NHTSA ID: 98V247000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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