Road Rescue Ambulance (1978) – 05V142000

Defect Description For Recall

Certain Ambulances Fail To Comply With The Requirements Of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (Fmvss) No. 108, “Lamps, RefleCTIve Devices, And Associated Equipment.” No Side Or Rear Red Reflex Reflectors Were Installed As Required By The Standard.

Make Of Vehicle

ROAD RESCUE

Model Of Vehicle

AMBULANCE

Year

1978

Recall Campaign Number

05V142000

Component Description

Exterior Lighting

Effect Of Defect

During Emergency Situations At Night Without Any Reflectors, The Rear Of The Ambulance May Not Be As Visible To Other Vehicles Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.

Fix Defect

Dealers Will Install The Red Reflex Reflectors To Meet Guidelines Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On May 13, 2005. Owners May Contact Road Rescue At 843-676-2900.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Road Rescue, Inc.

Start Of Manufacture

19780101

End Of Manufacture

20050401

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

3500

Date Owners Notified

20050513

Initiated By

Ovsc

Responsible Manufacturer

Road Rescue, Inc.

Date Report Received

20050408

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

571

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard

108