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🔥 Fire risk💥 Crash riskNHTSA 16V605📅 Aug 17, 2016

2010–2016 Road Rescue Duramedic & 2010–2016 Road Rescue Metromedic + 4 more recall: electrical system

⚠️ What's wrong

REV Ambulance Group Orlando, INC. (REV) is recalling certain model year 2010-2016 Road Rescue Specialty Vehicle, Ultramedic, Promedic, Duramedic, Metromedic and Transmedic emergency vehicles manufactured January 1, 2010, to May 1, 2016. These vehicles are equipped with certain Class 1 ES-Key power control modules manufactured by Hale Products. The affected power control modules may not provide sufficient circuit protection depending on their combination of software and installation, possibly resulting in a short circuit.

💥 The risk

A short circuit may result in damage to components of the vehicle's electrical system, affecting their function such as causing a loss of headlights, increasing the risk of a crash. A short circuit may also increase the risk of a fire.

🔧 The fix

REV will notify owners, and dealers will upgrade the software or retrofit fuses, free of charge. The recall began on November 20, 2016. Owners may contact REV customer service at 1-800-628-8178 or Hale Products Customer Service Center at 1-800-533-3569 or [email protected]. REV's number for this recall is Recall #16-E038.

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
16V605000
Manufacturer recall #
Recall # 16-E038
Manufacturer
REV Ambulance Group Orlando, INC.
Vehicles affected
172
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Owner phone
1-800-628-8178
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Nov 20, 2016
Built
Jan 1, 2010 – May 1, 2016
Recall started by
MFR
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 in this recall

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

FAQ

Is the 16V605 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 16V605?

2010–2016 Road Rescue Duramedic & 2010–2016 Road Rescue Metromedic + 4 more. 172 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

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