Electrical system: wiring
- Component
- Electrical system: wiring
- Manufacturer
- DEMERS AMBULANCES
- Vehicles affected
- 14
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2006-04-28
Defect description
ON CERTAIN AMBULANCES, SOME ELECTRONIC MODULES USED IN THE MULTIPLEXING SYSTEM COULD EXPERIENCE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CIRCUIT.
Safety risk
A SHORT CIRCUIT COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A 2 AMP. FUSE ON THE GROUND WIRE OF THE MODULE TO ELIMINATE THE POSSIBILITY OF OVERHEATING. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING APRIL 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DEMERS AT 1-800-363-7591.