Recall 14V-193: 2010 Wheeled Coach Ambulance-M2 Chassis, 2013–2014 Wheeled Coach T1 and 3 more
Wheeled Coach Industries, Inc. recall for equipment, reported to NHTSA on Apr 16, 2014, covering about 84 vehicles.
The problem
Wheeled Coach Industries (Wheeled Coach) is recalling certain model year 2010 M2, 2013-2014 T1, T2, and T3, and 2014 Terrastar ambulances, equipped with ECX Timer part number EL00230 manufactured by ECX Electronics Corporation. The ECX timer may experience a momentary loss of power when starting the vehicle.
The risk
The momentary loss of power may cause the ECX timer to begin a five minute countdown, after which the timer would disconnect the power supplied to the electrical systems in the patient area of the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury to the occupants.
The fix
Wheeled Coach will notify owners, and dealers will update the timer software, free of charge. Owners may contact Wheeled Coach at 1-800-628-8178.
Notes
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 details
| Manufacturer | Wheeled Coach Industries, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Component | Equipment › Electrical Electrical System › Software |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 14V193000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Wheeled Coach Ambulance-M2 Chassis | 2010 | All years |
| Wheeled Coach T1 | 2013, 2014 | All years |
| Wheeled Coach T2 | 2013, 2014 | All years |
| Wheeled Coach T3 | 2013, 2014 | All years |
| Wheeled Coach Terrastar | 2014 | 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 14V-193?
Wheeled Coach Industries (Wheeled Coach) is recalling certain model year 2010 M2, 2013-2014 T1, T2, and T3, and 2014 Terrastar ambulances, equipped with ECX Timer part number EL00230 manufactured by ECX Electronics Corporation. The ECX timer may experience a momentary loss of power when starting the vehicle.
How is recall 14V-193 fixed?
Wheeled Coach will notify owners, and dealers will update the timer software, free of charge. 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.