Exterior lightingRecall 05V-142 · 1978–2005 Road Rescue Ambulance

ROAD RESCUE, INC. recall 05V-142 covers 3,500 1978–2005 Road Rescue Ambulance for a exterior lighting problem, reported to NHTSA on April 8, 2005.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected3,5001 model

ReportedApr 8, 2005Owners notified May 13, 2005

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 05V142000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by NHTSA (compliance).

What's wrong

The problem

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.

The risk

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.

What to do

The fix

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.

CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Road Rescue Ambulance1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005

Built from January 1, 1978 to April 1, 2005. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.