Wheeled Coach Ambulance (2002): Equipment
Recall 03V008000 · Jan 3, 2003 · Wheeled Coach Industries
81
vehicles affected
81
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 03V008000
- Date
- Jan 3, 2003
- Maker
- Wheeled Coach Industries
- Units affected
- 81
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Equipment > Other > Labels
- Model years
- 2002
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Other or not stated
What is wrong
CERTAIN AMBULANCES BUILT ON FORD F-350 CHASSIS WERE BUILT WITH FRONT COIL SPRINGS SIZED TO PRODUCE A FRONT GROSS AXLE WEIGHT RATING (GAWR) OF 4,500 LBS. THE FRONT GAWR WAS MISSTATED ON THE FINAL STATE CERTIFICATION LABEL AS 4,850 LBS.
What can happen
THE CHASSIS' GAWR WOULD BE TOO SMALL TO SUPPORT THE FINISHED PRODUCT. A DIFFERENT SET OF FRONT SPRINGS WAS USED WITH THE LIGHTER FRONT GAWR.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
NEW CERTIFICATION LABELS WILL BE PROVIDED TO THE OWNERS WITH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 20, 2002. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT WHEELED COACH AT 1-800-628-8178, IF THEY DO NOT RECEIVE A CORRECT LABEL OR HAVE TROUBLE INSTALLING THE LABEL.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 1 model year in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Wheeled Coach | Ambulance | 2002 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 03V008000?
1 model: Wheeled Coach Ambulance (2002), about 81 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 03V008000?
NEW CERTIFICATION LABELS WILL BE PROVIDED TO THE OWNERS WITH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 20, 2002. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT WHEELED COACH AT 1-800-628-8178, IF THEY DO NOT RECEIVE A CORRECT LABEL OR HAVE TROUBLE INSTALLING THE LABEL.
What can happen?
THE CHASSIS' GAWR WOULD BE TOO SMALL TO SUPPORT THE FINISHED PRODUCT. A DIFFERENT SET OF FRONT SPRINGS WAS USED WITH THE LIGHTER FRONT GAWR.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.