Electrical system: wiringRecall 06V-141 · 2003–2005 Demers Millenium
DEMERS AMBULANCES recall 06V-141 covers 14 2003–2005 Demers Millenium for a electrical system: wiring problem, reported to NHTSA on April 28, 2006.
Source: NHTSA recall 06V141000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
ON CERTAIN AMBULANCES, SOME ELECTRONIC MODULES USED IN THE MULTIPLEXING SYSTEM COULD EXPERIENCE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CIRCUIT.
The risk
A SHORT CIRCUIT COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
The fix
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A 2 AMP. FUSE ON THE GROUND WIRE OF THE MODULE TO ELIMINATE THE POSSIBILITY OF OVERHEATING. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING APRIL 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DEMERS AT 1-800-363-7591.
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.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from November 1, 2002 to March 31, 2006. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.