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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 05V528📅 Nov 17, 2005

2004–2006 Wheeled Coach Type II & 2004–2006 Wheeled Coach Type III-SRW recall: equipment

⚠️ What's wrong

Certain ambulances built on ford E350 and chevrolet GMT610 van. Fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims." these ambulances have the incorrect or missing tire and loading information placards in the driver's door jamb. This information will aid in loading the ambulance to avoid exceeding the gross vehicle weight rating.

💥 The risk

A misprinted label would lead to improper vehicle loading specifications or tire inflation which could result in a tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.

🔧 The fix

Owners will be provided with new tire information placards and installation instructions. At the customer's option, a dealer CAN perform the installation for them. The recall is expected to begin on november 29, 2005. Owners may contact wheeled coach at 1-800-628-8178.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
05V528000
Manufacturer
WHEELED COACH INDUSTRIES
Vehicles affected
110
Component
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Owner phone
1-800-628-8178
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Dec 16, 2005
Built
Sep 1, 2005 – Nov 30, 2005
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 05V528 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 05V528?

2004–2006 Wheeled Coach Type II & 2004–2006 Wheeled Coach Type III-SRW. 110 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Wheeled Coach dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-628-8178.