Road Rescue Recall 17V334000: Equipment
NHTSA recall 17V334000 · announced May 23, 2017 · filed by Rev Ambulance Group Orlando, Inc. · 24 units affected
The problem
REV Ambulance Group Orlando, Inc. (REV) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Road Rescue Type I, 2013-2016 Road Rescue Type III, and 2014-2017 Road Rescue Type IX emergency vehicles equipped with a 2" subfloor. The bolts used to install the cot securing system to the floor may be too short.
The risk
In the event of a crash, the cot may not remain secured, possibly causing injury to the vehicle occupants.
What to do
REV will notify owners, and dealers will provide the correct replacement hardware for the affected units, free of charge. The recall began on July 20, 2017. Owners may contact REV customer service at 1-800-628-8178.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by this recall
- 2012 Road Rescue Type I
- 2013 Road Rescue Type I
- 2013 Road Rescue Type Iii
- 2014 Road Rescue Type Iii
- 2015 Road Rescue Type Iii
- 2016 Road Rescue Type Iii
- 2014 Road Rescue Type Ix
- 2015 Road Rescue Type Ix
- 2016 Road Rescue Type Ix
- 2017 Road Rescue Type Ix
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.