Does the 1979 Road Rescue Ambulance have any recalls?

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: exterior lighting. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 1979 Road Rescue Ambulance recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Road Rescue dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 1979 Road Rescue Ambulance?

0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

1979 Road Rescue Ambulance recalls

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

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1979 Road Rescue Ambulance. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your Road Rescue been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Road Rescue dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

1979 Road Rescue Ambulance recalls, newest first

April 8, 2005NHTSA 05V1420003,500 vehicles potentially affected

Exterior lighting

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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 1979 Road Rescue Ambulance were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

Other Road Rescue Ambulance years

Questions

Does the 1979 Road Rescue Ambulance have any recalls?: 1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: exterior lighting. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1979 Road Rescue Ambulance recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Road Rescue dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1979 Road Rescue Ambulance?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.