Wheeled Coach Recall 94V201000: Vehicle Speed Control

NHTSA recall 94V201000 · announced October 18, 1994 · filed by Wheeled Coach Industries · 34 units affected

The problem

THE AUTOMATIC THROTTLE CHAIN CAN CATCH ON THE THROTTLE LINKAGE, CAUSING THE THROTTLE TO REMAIN OPEN.

The risk

THE OPERATOR WOULD HAVE DIFFICULTY STOPPING THE VEHICLE.

What to do

RETROFIT KITS WILL BE PROVIDED FOR ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES INCLUDING PROCEDURES TO OBTAIN LOCAL SERVICE.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

SYSTEM: FUEL; THROTTLE LINKAGES AND CONTROL.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: AMBULANCES BUILT ON FREIGHTLINER FL-60 CHASSIS, 20,000 GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING, WITH A CUMMINS B SERIES 5.9L DIESEL ENGINE, 190OR 250 HORSEPOWER RATING.NOTE: IF THE VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME OR THE REMEDY DOES NOT CORRECT THE DEFECT, PLEASE CONTACT WHEELED COACH AT 1-407-677-7777. ALSO, CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1993 Wheeled Coach Ambulance
• 1994 Wheeled Coach Ambulance
• 1995 Wheeled Coach Ambulance

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.