THE FLUORESCENT LIGHT CIRCUIT DIODE, LOCATED UNDER THE DRIVER'S SEAT
— Recall Campaign #95V112000
THE FLUORESCENT LIGHT CIRCUIT DIODE, LOCATED UNDER THE DRIVER'S SEAT, CAN OVERHEAT.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 192 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
95V112000
| Manufacturer: | VERITRANS SPECIALTY VEHICLES, INC. |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | June 01, 1995 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 95V112000 |
| Units affected: | 192 |
- Description:
- THE FLUORESCENT LIGHT CIRCUIT DIODE, LOCATED UNDER THE DRIVER'S SEAT, CAN OVERHEAT.
- Consequeces:
- THIS DIODE CAN BECOME HOT ENOUGH TO IGNITE SURROUNDING MATERIAL RESULTING IN A POSSIBLE VEHICLE FIRE.
- Corrective action:
- DEALERS WILL REPLACE THIS DIODE WITH A SOLENOID THAT WILL ELECTRICALLY DISCONNECT THE WIRE INSTEAD OF PREVENTING BACK-FEEDING WITH A DIODE.
- Notes:
- SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: AMBULANCES.NOTE: OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME,SHOULD CONTACT MCCOY MILLER AT 1-219-264-7511. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.