Recall 05V-528: 2004–2006 Wheeled Coach Type II, 2004–2006 Wheeled Coach Type III-SRW
WHEELED COACH INDUSTRIES recall for equipment, reported to NHTSA on Nov 17, 2005, covering about 110 vehicles.
The problem
Certain ambulances built on ford e350 and chevrolet gmt610 van. Fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims." these ambulances have the incorrect or missing tire and loading information placards in the driver's door jamb. This information will aid in loading the ambulance to avoid exceeding the gross vehicle weight rating.
The risk
A misprinted label would lead to improper vehicle loading specifications or tire inflation which could result in a tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Owners will be provided with new tire information placards and installation instructions. At the customer's option, a dealer can perform the installation for them. The recall is expected to begin on november 29, 2005. Owners may contact wheeled coach at 1-800-628-8178.
Notes
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 details
| Manufacturer | WHEELED COACH INDUSTRIES |
|---|---|
| Component | Equipment › Other › Labels |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 05V528000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Wheeled Coach Type II | 2004, 2005, 2006 | All years |
| Wheeled Coach Type III-SRW | 2004, 2005, 2006 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 05V-528?
Certain ambulances built on ford e350 and chevrolet gmt610 van. Fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims." these ambulances have the incorrect or missing tire and loading information placards in the driver's door jamb. This information will aid in loading the ambulance to avoid exceeding the gross vehicle weight rating.
How is recall 05V-528 fixed?
Owners will be provided with new tire information placards and installation instructions. At the customer's option, a dealer can perform the installation for them. The recall is expected to begin on november 29, 2005. Owners may contact wheeled coach at 1-800-628-8178.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.