The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·20V284000·Announced 2020-05-20

REV Recalls 2018-2020 Type 1 Ambulances for Rear Brake Line Wear

REV is recalling 2018-2020 Type 1 ambulances because a rear brake line may wear, causing brake failure and increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (brake line wear) that can result in a partial or complete loss of rear brakes, which is a significant safety hazard increasing the risk of a crash.

Plain-English summary

REV Ambulance Group Orlando, Inc. is recalling certain 2018-2020 Type 1 ambulances built on Ram 4500 and 5500 chassis equipped with Compressible Liquid Adaptive Suspension Systems (C.L.A.S.S.). The affected vehicles include models from Frontline, Road Rescue, Wheeled Coach, Marquee, and McCoy Miller. The recall covers 59 vehicles.

The defect involves the rear brake caliper flexible line, which may be routed in a way that causes it to contact a suspension component. This contact can lead to excessive wear on the line, potentially causing brake fluid leakage and a partial or complete loss of rear brakes, which increases the risk of a crash.

REV will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear brake caliper flexible lines for wear. Dealers will install a kit to modify the mounting and, if necessary, replace worn brake lines, all free of charge. The recall began on July 15, 2020. Owners may contact REV customer service at 1-855-661-9232 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
FRONTLINE, ROAD RESCUE, WHEELED COACH TYPE I
Brand
FRONTLINE
Manufacturer
REV Ambulance Group Orlando, INC.
Category
Vehicle — Ambulance
Hazard
Affected units
59

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)

  • TYPE I

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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