Electrical systemRecall 13V-213 · 2008 Rev Ambulance Dodge Sprinter 2500
Wheeled Coach Industries, Inc. recall 13V-213 covers 6 2008 Rev Ambulance Dodge Sprinter 2500 for a electrical system problem, reported to NHTSA on May 20, 2013.
Source: NHTSA recall 13V213000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
Road Rescue is recalling certain ambulances built on model year 2008 Dodge Sprinter 2500 chassis from April 2008 through December 2008. The failure of a power disconnect solenoid terminates the flow of electricity to the ambulance conversion.
The risk
When the electrical power is interrupted, the siren, warning lights, and patient compartment lights may not operate. There may be a loss of power to life saving equipment in the patient compartment. In the event of an emergency, the ambulance may not be able to alert other vehicles of its presence, slowing its trip to the hospital and increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Wheeled Coach Industries, Inc. will notify owners, and a Wheeled Coach/Road Rescue service center will replace the defective solenoid, free of charge. The recall began on May 31, 2013. Owners may contact Road Rescue at 1-800-628-8178.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to 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 April 1, 2008 to December 31, 2008. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.
The investigation behind this recall
- Loss of Emergency Power & AccessoriesNHTSA