Vehicle speed controlRecall 94V-201 · 1993–1995 Wheeled Coach Ambulance
WHEELED COACH INDUSTRIES recall 94V-201 covers 34 1993–1995 Wheeled Coach Ambulance for a vehicle speed control problem, reported to NHTSA on October 18, 1994.
Source: NHTSA recall 94V201000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE AUTOMATIC THROTTLE CHAIN CAN CATCH ON THE THROTTLE LINKAGE, CAUSING THE THROTTLE TO REMAIN OPEN.
The risk
THE OPERATOR WOULD HAVE DIFFICULTY STOPPING THE VEHICLE.
The fix
RETROFIT KITS WILL BE PROVIDED FOR ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES INCLUDING PROCEDURES TO OBTAIN LOCAL SERVICE.
SYSTEM: FUEL; THROTTLE LINKAGES AND CONTROL.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: AMBULANCES BUILT ON FREIGHTLINER FL-60 CHASSIS, 20,000 GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING, WITH A CUMMINS B SERIES 5.9L DIESEL ENGINE, 190OR 250 HORSEPOWER RATING.NOTE: IF THE VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME OR THE REMEDY DOES NOT CORRECT THE DEFECT, PLEASE CONTACT WHEELED COACH AT 1-407-677-7777. ALSO, CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
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, 1993 to October 1, 1994. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.