Recall 14V642000: 2013–2015 Wheeled Coach Type I Ambulance, 2013–2015 Wheeled Coach Type III Ambulance
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Oct 10, 2014
- Vehicles affected
- 29
- Models
- 2
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Wheeled Coach Industries, Inc. (Wheeled Coach) is recalling certain model year 2014 emergency vehicles built on Dodge 4500 and Chevrolet CG33803 (G3500) chassis, and 2013-2015 emergency vehicles built on Ford F-450 chassis. The affected vehicles are equipped with LiquidSpring-brand aftermarket suspension kits. The mounting bracket that attaches the suspension fluid tank to the frame may fail, allowing the fluid tank to separate from the vehicle.
The risk
If the suspension fluid tank mount fractures and the tank separates from the chassis, the tank may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Wheeled Coach will notify owners, and LiquidSpring dealers will install a re-designed bracket, free of charge. The recall began on December 4, 2014. Owners may contact Wheeled Coach customer service at 1-855-661-9232 or LiquidSpring customer service at 1-765-474-7816 extension 109.
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.
Affected vehicles
- 2013 Wheeled Coach Type I Ambulance
- 2014 Wheeled Coach Type I Ambulance
- 2015 Wheeled Coach Type I Ambulance
- 2013 Wheeled Coach Type III Ambulance
- 2014 Wheeled Coach Type III Ambulance
- 2015 Wheeled Coach Type III Ambulance
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 14V642000
- Manufacturer
- Wheeled Coach Industries, Inc.
- Owner letters
- Dec 4, 2014
- Components
- Suspension (Suspension)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology