| Make : WHEELED COACH | Model : AMBULANCE | Year : 2002 |
| Build Dates : 20020101 - 20021231 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 03V008000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20021220 | Date Received by ODI: 20030103 | Date Added to Database: 20030204 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: WHEELED COACH INDUSTRIES | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: WHEELED COACH INDUSTRIES | ||
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| Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 81 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
CERTAIN AMBULANCES BUILT ON FORD F-350 CHASSIS WERE BUILT WITH FRONT COIL SPRINGS SIZED TO PRODUCE A FRONT GROSS AXLE WEIGHT RATING (GAWR) OF 4,500 LBS. THE FRONT GAWR WAS MISSTATED ON THE FINAL STATE CERTIFICATION LABEL AS 4,850 LBS. |
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Consequence:
THE CHASSISÂ’ GAWR WOULD BE TOO SMALL TO SUPPORT THE FINISHED PRODUCT. A DIFFERENT SET OF FRONT SPRINGS WAS USED WITH THE LIGHTER FRONT GAWR. |
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Remedy:
NEW CERTIFICATION LABELS WILL BE PROVIDED TO THE OWNERS WITH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 20, 2002. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT WHEELED COACH AT 1-800-628-8178, IF THEY DO NOT RECEIVE A CORRECT LABEL OR HAVE TROUBLE INSTALLING THE LABEL. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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