Defect Description For Recall
Vehicle Description: Ambulances Built To The Specifications Of The City Of Austin, Texas, On A Freightliner Fl-60 Chassis. The Rear Chassis Frame Rail Cracks Behind The Rear Axle.
Make Of Vehicle
TAYLOR MADE
Model Of Vehicle
AMBULANCE
Year
1996
Recall Campaign Number
97V088000
Component Description
Structure:Frame And Members
Effect Of Defect
The Frame Rail Can Crack Increasing The Risk Of A Vehicle Crash.
Fix Defect
The City Of Austin Will Arrange To Have These Vehicles Repaired. The Repair Will Consist Of Welding Closed A Hole In The Top Frame Flange And Add A Reinforcement Plate On The Outside Of The Frame Rails And Center Of The Affected Area.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Taylor Made Ambulances
Start Of Manufacture
19960101
End Of Manufacture
19961231
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
12
Date Owners Notified
19970715
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Taylor Made Ambulances
Date Report Received
19970529