NHTSA recall 05V142000
Exterior lighting
Road Rescue Ambulance
Reported Apr 8, 20053,500 vehicles affectedROAD RESCUE, INC.Built Jan 1, 1978 – Apr 1, 2005
The defect
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.
The risk
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.
The 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.