Vehicle recall 05V142000 · April 8, 2005
1978-2005 Road Rescue Ambulance
Certain ambulances fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (FMVSS) no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." no side…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Certain ambulances fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (FMVSS) no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." no side or rear red reflex reflectors were installed as required by the standard.
- Consequence
- During emergency situations at night without any reflectors, the rear of the ambulance may not be as visible to other vehicles increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install the red reflex reflectors to meet guidelines free of charge. The recall began on may 13, 2005. Owners may contact road rescue at 843-676-2900.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 05V142000
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 8, 2005
- Filed by
- ROAD RESCUE, INC.
- Owner notification
- May 13, 2005
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 3,500
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance
- Components
- Exterior lighting
Vehicles covered
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