Vehicle recall 94V045000 · March 8, 1994
1989-1991 Road Rescue Type I
The ten(10) mounts which are used to attach the ambulance module to the modified light truck chassis can fracture due to metal fatigue.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The ten(10) mounts which are used to attach the ambulance module to the modified light truck chassis can fracture due to metal fatigue.
- Consequence
- Fracture of the mounts can cause vehicle handling problems which may result in an accident.
- Remedy
- Gusset plates will be installed on all vehicles connecting the longitudinal beams to the transverse beams. Also, if inspection discloses a fractured mount, a steel reinforcement bar will be installed to further stablilize the mount. These vehicles will also be re-inspected annually by road rescue or its dealers.
- Notes
- System: structure; body.vehicle description: type I ambulances.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time and freeof charge or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, please contact road rescue service center at 1-800-328-3804. Also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 94V045000
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 8, 1994
- Filed by
- ROAD RESCUE, INC.
- Owner notification
- February 25, 1994
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 75
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Structure › Body
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 Type I (1989-1991): 1991, 1990, 1989
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