CarRecallWatch- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
- Problem
- REV Ambulance Group Orlando, Inc. (REV) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Type I, III and IX vehicles. In the event of a short circuit or wiring failure, the firmware may fail to shut off the output pin, resulting in overloaded electrical circuits.
- Risk
- Overloaded electrical circuits can overheat, increasing the risk of fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will update the firmware, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 15, 2024. Owners may contact REV customer service at 1-855-661-9232.
- 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.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
In certain ambulances and specialty vehicles, a short circuit or wiring failure may not be stopped by the firmware, which normally shuts off the output pin. This can leave electrical circuits overloaded.
An overloaded circuit can overheat, which increases the risk of a fire. Owners should take this recall seriously and arrange a repair promptly.
An authorized dealer will update the firmware at no cost to you. Owner notification letters were mailed January 15, 2024; you can also call REV customer service at 1-855-661-9232, and check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| REV Ambulance Type I | 20222023 |
|---|---|
| Road Rescue Type III | 2020 |
| Wheeled Coach Type I | 20212024 |
| Wheeled Coach Type III | 20202021202220232024 |
| Wheeled Coach Type IX | 20202021202220232024 |