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NHTSA Recall 16V605000: Electrical system

REV Ambulance Group Orlando, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 172 vehicles. It affects 6 models including the Road Rescue Duramedic.

172
vehicles potentially affected
6
models affected
2016
owners notified (November 20)
NHTSA campaign16V605000
Manufacturer campaignRecall # 16-E038
ComponentELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Report receivedAugust 17, 2016
Owner notificationNovember 20, 2016
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

REV Ambulance Group Orlando, INC. (REV) is recalling certain model year 2010-2016 Road Rescue Specialty Vehicle, Ultramedic, Promedic, Duramedic, Metromedic and Transmedic emergency vehicles manufactured January 1, 2010, to May 1, 2016. These vehicles are equipped with certain Class 1 ES-Key power control modules manufactured by Hale Products. The affected power control modules may not provide sufficient circuit protection depending on their combination of software and installation, possibly resulting in a short circuit.

Safety risk

A short circuit may result in damage to components of the vehicle's electrical system, affecting their function such as causing a loss of headlights, increasing the risk of a crash. A short circuit may also increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

REV will notify owners, and dealers will upgrade the software or retrofit fuses, free of charge. The recall began on November 20, 2016. Owners may contact REV customer service at 1-800-628-8178 or Hale Products Customer Service Center at 1-800-533-3569 or halecustomerservice@idexcorp.com. REV's number for this recall is Recall #16-E038.

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 16V605000

Make and modelModel years
Road Rescue Duramedic2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016
Road Rescue Metromedic2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016
Road Rescue Promedic2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016
Road Rescue Specialty Vehicle2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016
Road Rescue Transmedic2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016
Road Rescue Ultramedic2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016

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.