The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·24V281000·Announced 2024-04-19

REV Ambulance Recalls 76 Vehicles Due to Electrical Fire Risk

REV Ambulance Group Orlando is recalling 76 ambulances from 2019-2024 because a firmware defect may cause electrical circuits to overheat and increase the risk of fire.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. 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 2019-2024 Type I, Type III, and Type IX ambulances. The recall involves 76 vehicles equipped with specific Weldon Vmux HC1.7 Input/Output multiplex nodes.

The defect involves the firmware in the multiplex nodes. In the event of a short circuit or wiring failure, the firmware may fail to shut off the output pin. This failure 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 May 17, 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
REV AMBULANCE TYPE IX, TYPE I, TYPE III
Brand
REV AMBULANCE
Manufacturer
REV Ambulance Group Orlando, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Ambulance
Hazard
Affected units
76

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 I
  • TYPE III

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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