Defect Description For Recall
A Wire From The Stop Lamp Switch To The Speed Control Amplifier Is Missing. This Wire Sends A Signal To The Cruise Control To Disengage When The Brakes Are Applied. Consequence Of Defect: When The Cruise Control Is On And The Brakes Are Applied, The Cruise Control Will Not Disengage. This Causes The Ambulance Speed To Remain Constant, Causing Poor Brake Performance And Loss Of Speed Control Which Can Result In An Accident.
Make Of Vehicle
WHEELED COACH
Model Of Vehicle
1600 SERIES
Year
1978
Recall Campaign Number
86V076000
Component Description
Vehicle Speed Control
Effect Of Defect
Fix Defect
Install Redesigned Wiring Harness Which Includes Missing ConneCTIon.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Collins Industries,Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
19780101
End Of Manufacture
19860101
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
40
Date Owners Notified
19860606
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Rev Ambulance Group Orlando, Inc.
Date Report Received
19860610