Vehicle recall 98V247000 · October 5, 1998

1999 Wheeled Coach Ambulance

Vehicle description: ambulances built on Ford F-350 cab-chassis, 4-wheel-drive.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: Vehicle description: ambulances built on Ford F-350 cab-chassis, 4-wheel-drive. The overload spring stop was not removed from these chassis. If the vehicle were fully loaded and a full compression of the rear suspension occurred, the edge of the overload spring leaf could contact the ambulance floor.
Consequence: This contact could cause a hole in the bottom of the patient compartment.
Remedy: Dealer will inspect the ambulances and if the auxiliary springs were left on the vehicle, the springs and plates will be removed.
Notes: Owner notification began October 1, 1998.OWNERS who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact wheeled coach at 1-800-628-8178.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: 98V247000
Reported to NHTSA: October 5, 1998
Filed by: WHEELED COACH INDUSTRIES
Owner notification: October 1, 1998
Vehicles potentially affected: 5
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Suspension › Rear › Springs › Leaf spring assembly

Recall 98V247000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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Wheeled Coach Ambulance (1999): 1999

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