Vehicle recall 04V491000 · October 15, 2004
2003 Medtec Ambulance
On certain ambulances, a diode in the anti-lock braking system (ABS) module may experience an electrical short.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain ambulances, a diode in the anti-lock braking system (ABS) module may experience an electrical short.
- Consequence
- The electrical short may cause an ABS malfunction that would illuminate the ABS warning light, or the module may overheat resulting in a burning odor, smoke, and/or fire. This condition may occur while the vehicle is being driven or unattended.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a new fuse in the ABS circuit and install a heat shield over the ABS module. The recall is expected to begin on October 8, 2004. Owners should contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673 or medtec at 1-574-534-2631. Also Ford is extending the limited warranty (for a one time replacement) of the ABS module for a total of 10 years or 150,000 miles from the warranty start date, whichever occurs first. If your vehicle has already accumulated more than 150,000 miles, this coverage will last until September 30, 2005.
- Notes
- Medtec/Ford recall no. 04S22/customer satisfaction program 04N03.CUSTOMERS can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 04V491000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 15, 2004
- Filed by
- MEDTEC AMBULANCE CORPORATION
- Manufacturer campaign
- 04S22
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 462
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electrical system › Wiring
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Medtec Ambulance (2003): 2003
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