NHTSA Recall 07V569000: Fuses and circuit breakers (electrical system)
WHEELED COACH INDUSTRIES reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,006 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Ford E-350 Cutaway.
| NHTSA campaign | 07V569000 |
|---|---|
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › WIRING › FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS |
| Report received | December 15, 2007 |
| Owner notification | January 8, 2008 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
On certain ambulances originally sold in or currently registered in the states of connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin, and the district of columbia. Corrosion may occur on the anl 400 amp fuse due to exposure to calcium chloride elements that are used in the "salt states" during the winter season.
Safety risk
The deterioration of the fuse can cause a disruption of power resulting in loss of service in the patient compartment.
Remedy
Retrofit kits and installation instructions will be mailed to customers free of charge. The recall began on january 8, 2008. Owners may contact wheeled coach at 800-932-7077.
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 07V569000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Ford E-350 Cutaway | 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 |
| Ford E-350 van | 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 |
| Ford E-450 Cutaway | 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 |
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.