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.
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 [email protected]. REV's number for this recall is Recall #16-E038.