Recall
Wheeled Coach Ambulance — 95V219000
NHTSA ID
95V219000
Make
Wheeled Coach
Model
Ambulance
Years Affected
1995
Recall Date
1995-11-10
Component
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Units Affected
79
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
THE AMBULANCES WERE BUILT WITH "L" SHAPED ENTRY DOOR ASSIST RAILS. THE RAILS ARE LOCATED SUCH THAT WHEN USED WITH AN OPEN HAND, THE FINGERS CAN BE CAUGHT IN THE DOOR WHILE CLOSING.
Consequence
PERSONAL INJURY CAN OCCUR WHEN THE DOOR IS CLOSED ON THE FINGERS.
Remedy
AMBULANCE OPERATORS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH GUARDS AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS OR IF THE OPERATOR PREFERS, WHEELED COACH WILL INSTALL THE GUARDS FOR THEM.