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HighNHTSA·20V616000·Announced 2020-10-06

REV Recalls 2019 Road Rescue Type I Ambulances for Door Latch Defect

REV Ambulance Group is recalling 2019 Road Rescue Type I ambulances because incorrect material in door latches may prevent doors from opening, creating a lock-in risk.

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 structural vehicle defect (door latches) that poses a risk of injury due to lock-in situations, but no specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

REV Ambulance Group Orlando, Inc. is recalling certain 2019 Road Rescue Type I ambulances. The recall addresses a defect where incorrect material was used for the trip levers in the rotary latches. This issue may prevent the doors from being able to be opened.

The failure of the rotary latch to function could potentially cause a lock-in or lock-out situation, which increases the risk of injury. The recall began on October 28, 2020.

REV will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rotary latches and cable brackets free of charge. 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
ROAD RESCUE TYPE I
Brand
ROAD RESCUE
Manufacturer
REV Ambulance Group Orlando, INC.
Category
Vehicle — Ambulance
Hazard
Affected units
11

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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