NHTSA Recall 14V193000: Software (electrical system) and electrical (equipment)
Wheeled Coach Industries, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 84 vehicles. It affects 5 models including the Wheeled Coach AMBULANCE-M2 Chassis.
| NHTSA campaign | 14V193000 |
|---|---|
| Components | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT › ELECTRICAL |
| Report received | April 16, 2014 |
| Owner notification | May 19, 2014 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Wheeled Coach Industries (Wheeled Coach) is recalling certain model year 2010 M2, 2013-2014 T1, T2, and T3, and 2014 Terrastar ambulances, equipped with ECX Timer part number EL00230 manufactured by ECX Electronics Corporation. The ECX timer may experience a momentary loss of power when starting the vehicle.
Safety risk
The momentary loss of power may cause the ECX timer to begin a five minute countdown, after which the timer would disconnect the power supplied to the electrical systems in the patient area of the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury to the occupants.
Remedy
Wheeled Coach will notify owners, and dealers will update the timer software, free of charge. Owners may contact Wheeled Coach at 1-800-628-8178.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 14V193000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Wheeled Coach AMBULANCE-M2 Chassis | 2010 |
| Wheeled Coach T1 | 2013, 2014 |
| Wheeled Coach T2 | 2013, 2014 |
| Wheeled Coach T3 | 2013, 2014 |
| Wheeled Coach Terrastar | 2014 |
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.