Emergency Vehicles

Rear Axle Drive Pinion May Fracture – 2022 KME Predator Panther & Severe Service Emergency Vehicles

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KME

November 19, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V905000 Rear Axle Drive Pinion May Fracture A fractured drive pinion may contact the brake drop hose, and unintentionally engage the parking brake or activate the brake lights, increasing the risk of a crash.   NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V905 Manufacturer Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. Components POWER TRAIN Potential Number of Units Affected 7   … Read more

Engine Calibration May Not Warn of Low Oil Volume – HME 2019 Ram 5500 Emergency Vehicles

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HME

October 15, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V808000 Engine Calibration May Not Warn of Low Oil Volume Low oil can damage the engine, causing an oil leak or a punctured engine block, increasing the risk of a fire.   NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V808 Manufacturer HME, Inc. Components ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING   Summary HME, Inc. (HME) is recalling certain 2019 … Read more

Flanged Wheel Lug Nuts Improperly Tightened – HME 2018 Ram 5500 Emergency Vehicles

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HME

October 15, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V807000 Flanged Wheel Lug Nuts Improperly Tightened An over-tightened lug nut may cause the wheel stud to break, resulting in wheel separation and increasing the risk of a crash.   NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V807 Manufacturer HME, Inc. Components WHEELS   Summary HME, Inc. (HME) is recalling certain 2018 Ram 5500 emergency vehicles. The … Read more

2020-2021 Demers Ambulances Damaged Wires & Oxygen Tube May Cause Fire

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Demers Braun

September 23, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V740000 Damaged Wires and Oxygen Tube May Cause Fire Damage to the wires and medical oxygen tube increases the risk of a fire.   NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V740 Manufacturer Braun Ambulances Components STRUCTURE, EQUIPMENT Potential Number of Units Affected 9   Summary Braun Ambulances is recalling certain 2020 Demers Ambulances MXP153 Ford F-Series Gas, … Read more

Rear LED Lights Too Bright – PL Custom 2016 Freightliner M2 Emergency Vehicles

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PL Custom Emergency Vehicles

August 13, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V637000 Rear LED Lights Too Bright/FMVSS 108 The excessive brightness may affect the vision of other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.   NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V637 Manufacturer PL Custom Emergency Vehicles Components EXTERIOR LIGHTING Potential Number of Units Affected 4   Summary PL Custom Emergency Vehicles (PL Custom) is recalling certain 2016 … Read more