The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·23V873000·Announced 2023-12-21

REV Ambulance Recalls 2020-2024 Models Due to Electrical Fire Risk

REV Ambulance Group Orlando is recalling 210 Type I, III, and IX ambulances from 2020-2024 because a firmware defect can cause electrical fires.

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 (electrical system) that explicitly increases the risk of fire, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

REV Ambulance Group Orlando, Inc. is recalling certain 2020-2024 Type I, Type III, and Type IX ambulances. The recall involves 210 vehicles in total.

The defect involves the electrical system wiring. In the event of a short circuit or wiring failure, the vehicle's firmware may fail to shut off the output pin. This results in overloaded electrical circuits, which can overheat and increase the risk of fire.

Dealers will update the firmware free of charge to correct the issue. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 15, 2024. 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
WHEELED COACH, ROAD RESCUE, REV AMBULANCE TYPE IX, TYPE III, TYPE I
Brand
WHEELED COACH
Manufacturer
REV Ambulance Group Orlando, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Ambulance
Hazard
Affected units
210

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 (3)

  • TYPE IX
  • TYPE III
  • TYPE I

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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