2003 Medtec Ambulance
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 2003 Medtec Ambulance. Newest first.
On certain ambulances, a diode in the anti-lock braking system (ABS) module may experience an electrical short.
Risk and remedy
Risk
The electrical short may cause an ABS malfunction that would illuminate the ABS warning light, or the module may overheat resulting in a burning odor, smoke, and/or fire. this condition may occur while the vehicle IS being driven or unattended.
Remedy
Dealers will install a new fuse in the ABS circuit and install a heat shield over the ABS module. the recall IS expected to begin on october 8, 2004. owners should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673 or medtec at 1-574-534-2631. also ford IS extending the limited warranty (for a one time replacement) of the ABS module for a total of 10 years or 150,000 miles from the warranty start date, whichever occurs first. if your vehicle has already accumulated more than 150,000 miles, this coverage will last until september 30, 2005.
On certain ambulances, the seat belt anchors for the squad bench could pull out from the wall.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Seat occupant may not be properly restrained in an event of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will install steel plates to reinforce the seat belt anchors. owners should contact medtec at 1-574-534-2631.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 11011818This bulletin is to support the dealer network when replacing a ASL 360 ECU that requires programming on the truck.
- 11011817Software update for fault codes on Command Zone display: This software update may help remove ambiguity between active and inactive engine error codes shown on the Command Zone display.
- 11008386All Roto Rays are warranted to the purchaser for twenty-four months from the date of service against defects in material or workmanship. During the warranty period products found to be defective will be repaired or replaced (at Roto Rays option) without charge. The defective light must be returned to Roto Rays, INC., 722 Park Ave., Herndon, VA 20170. The light will be returned to the purchaser prepaid.
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