CarRecallWatch- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
- Problem
- Wheeled Coach Industries, Inc. (Wheeled Coach) is recalling certain model year 2010 ambulances manufactured May 4, 2010, to September 24, 2010 on Freightliner Business Class M2 chassis. The affected vehicles may have a loss of instrument panel cluster functions, loss of cab or instrument lighting and other electrical issues.
- Risk
- Without cab or instrument lighting, the emergency responders are unable to service patients, potentially furthering their injuries.
- Remedy
- All affected vehicles have already been repaired by Wheeled Coach, free of charge. Owners may contact Wheeled Coach customer service at 1-800-628-8178.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2010 ambulances built on Freightliner Business Class M2 chassis may experience a loss of instrument panel cluster functions, loss of cab or instrument lighting, and other electrical problems. The issue affects vehicles manufactured between May 4, 2010, and September 24, 2010.
Without cab or instrument lighting, emergency responders may be unable to see or operate the vehicle's controls and gauges clearly while treating patients, which could worsen a patient's injuries.
All affected vehicles have already been repaired by Wheeled Coach at no cost to owners. If you own or operate one of these ambulances, contact Wheeled Coach customer service at 1-800-628-8178 and check your VIN for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Wheeled Coach AMBULANCE-M2 Chassis | 2010 |
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