NHTSA Recall 05V153000: Electrical system
ROAD RESCUE, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 216 vehicles. It affects 2002–2005 Road Rescue Ambulance.
| NHTSA campaign | 05V153000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | RR-0001 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Report received | April 15, 2005 |
| Owner notification | September 6, 2005 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
On certain ambulances equipped with the "smart display" electrical system containing field-effect transistor (fet) output boards, the power distribution panel for the smart display are equipped with type 1 circuit protection. This allows the board to shut down if an over-heating condition or an over current condition is detected. As the board cools down, it comes back on, allowing the board to continually cycle leading to possible failure.
Safety risk
The boards can possibly overheat or melt down, which could cause a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will install a new transistor fet board that contains type 2 circuit protection free of charge. The recall began on september 6, 2005. Owners may contact road rescue at 1-800-328-3804.
Notes
Road rescue recall no. Rr-0001. 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 05V153000
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.