The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·15V120000·Announced 2015-03-02

Wheeled Coach Recalls 2010 Ambulances for Electrical System Defects

Wheeled Coach is recalling 18 model year 2010 ambulances due to potential electrical issues that may cause loss of instrument panel functions and lighting.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (ambulance) where the defect could prevent emergency responders from servicing patients, potentially furthering injuries, but no specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Wheeled Coach Industries, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2010 ambulances manufactured between May 4, 2010, and September 24, 2010, on Freightliner Business Class M2 chassis. The recall involves 18 affected vehicles.

The defect involves the electrical system, specifically the instrument cluster and panel. Affected vehicles may experience a loss of instrument panel cluster functions, loss of cab or instrument lighting, and other electrical issues. Without cab or instrument lighting, emergency responders may be unable to service patients, potentially furthering their injuries.

All affected vehicles have already been repaired by Wheeled Coach free of charge. Owners may contact Wheeled Coach customer service at 1-800-628-8178 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
WHEELED COACH AMBULANCE-M2 CHASSIS
Brand
WHEELED COACH
Manufacturer
Wheeled Coach Industries, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Ambulance
Hazard
Affected units
18

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • AMBULANCE-M2 CHASSIS

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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