NHTSA Recall 05V142000: Exterior lighting
ROAD RESCUE, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 3,500 vehicles. It affects 1978–2005 Road Rescue Ambulance.
| NHTSA campaign | 05V142000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Report received | April 8, 2005 |
| Owner notification | May 13, 2005 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance |
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.
Safety 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.
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.
Notes
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 05V142000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Road Rescue Ambulance | 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.