Vehicle recall 05V153000 · April 15, 2005
2002-2005 Road Rescue Ambulance
On certain ambulances equipped with the "smart display" electrical system containing field-effect transistor (fet) output boards, the power distribution panel for the smart…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain ambulances equipped with the "smart display" electrical system containing field-effect transistor (fet) output boards, the power distribution panel for the smart display are equipped with type 1 circuit protection. This allows the board to shut down if an over-heating condition or an over current condition is detected. As the board cools down, it comes back on, allowing the board to continually cycle leading to possible failure.
- Consequence
- The boards can possibly overheat or melt down, which could cause a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a new transistor fet board that contains type 2 circuit protection free of charge. The recall began on September 6, 2005. Owners may contact road rescue at 1-800-328-3804.
- Notes
- Road rescue recall no. RR-0001. 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
- 05V153000
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 15, 2005
- Filed by
- ROAD RESCUE, INC.
- Manufacturer campaign
- RR-0001
- Owner notification
- September 6, 2005
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 216
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Electrical system
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Road Rescue Ambulance (2002-2005): 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002
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