Recall 11V-470: 2004–2010 Wheeled Coach E-350 Van
WHEELED COACH INDUSTRIES recall for equipment, reported to NHTSA on Sep 8, 2011, covering about 725 vehicles.
The problem
Wheeled coach is recalling certain model year 2004-2010 ford e-350 type II diesel ambulances, manufactured from may 17, 2004, through april 6, 2011, originally sold, or currently registered in, maine, new hampshire, vermont, massachusetts, rhode island, connecticut, new york, new jersey, pennsylvania, delaware, maryland, the district of columbia, west virginia, ohio, indiana, michigan, illinois, wisconsin, minnesota, iowa, and missouri for a potential corrosion issue on the secondary battery terminal.
The risk
As the secondary battery terminal corrodes, the wheeled coach accessory power cable is affected and the siren, warning lights and interior patient compartment lights could be intermittent or fail to operate, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Wheeled coach will mail retrofit kits along with installation instructions to customers or repairs can be performed by a service center free of charge. The safety recall began on september 30, 2011. Owners may contact wheeled coach customer service at 1-800-628-8178.
Notes
Owners 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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Recall details
| Manufacturer | WHEELED COACH INDUSTRIES |
|---|---|
| Component | Equipment › Electrical |
| Recall started by | NHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation) |
| NHTSA campaign number | 11V470000 |
Vehicles in this recall
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 11V-470?
Wheeled coach is recalling certain model year 2004-2010 ford e-350 type II diesel ambulances, manufactured from may 17, 2004, through april 6, 2011, originally sold, or currently registered in, maine, new hampshire, vermont, massachusetts, rhode island, connecticut, new york, new jersey, pennsylvania, delaware, maryland, the district of columbia, west virginia, ohio, indiana, michigan, illinois, wisconsin, minnesota, iowa, and missouri for a potential corrosion issue on the secondary battery terminal.
How is recall 11V-470 fixed?
Wheeled coach will mail retrofit kits along with installation instructions to customers or repairs can be performed by a service center free of charge. The safety recall began on september 30, 2011. Owners may contact wheeled coach customer service 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.