Electrical systemRecall 15V-120 · 2010 Wheeled Coach AMBULANCE-M2 Chassis
Wheeled Coach Industries, Inc. recall 15V-120 covers 18 2010 Wheeled Coach AMBULANCE-M2 Chassis for a electrical system problem, reported to NHTSA on March 2, 2015. The manufacturer's latest report (2015 Q2) shows 100% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 15V120000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
Wheeled Coach Industries, Inc. (Wheeled Coach) is recalling certain model year 2010 ambulances manufactured May 4, 2010, to September 24, 2010 on Freightliner Business Class M2 chassis. The affected vehicles may have a loss of instrument panel cluster functions, loss of cab or instrument lighting and other electrical issues.
The risk
Without cab or instrument lighting, the emergency responders are unable to service patients, potentially furthering their injuries.
The fix
All affected vehicles have already been repaired by Wheeled Coach, free of charge. Owners may contact Wheeled Coach customer service 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 May 4, 2010 to September 24, 2010. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.
The investigation behind this recall
- Loss of Instrument Cluster FunctionsNHTSA