| Make : WHEELED COACH | Model : AMBULANCE | Year : 1994 |
| Build Dates : - | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 95V219000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: | Date Received by ODI: 19951110 | Date Added to Database: 19951116 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: WHEELED COACH INDUSTRIES | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: WHEELED COACH INDUSTRIES | ||
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| Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 79 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE AMBULANCES WERE BUILT WITH "L" SHAPED ENTRY DOOR ASSIST RAILS. THE RAILS ARE LOCATED SUCH THAT WHEN USED WITH AN OPEN HAND, THE FINGERS CAN BE CAUGHT IN THE DOOR WHILE CLOSING. |
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Consequence:
PERSONAL INJURY CAN OCCUR WHEN THE DOOR IS CLOSED ON THE FINGERS. |
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Remedy:
AMBULANCE OPERATORS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH GUARDS AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS OR IF THE OPERATOR PREFERS, WHEELED COACH WILL INSTALL THE GUARDS FOR THEM. |
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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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