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NHTSARecalled May 29, 1997 · #97V088000

TAYLOR MADE/FRAME RAIL CRACK

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: AMBULANCES BUILT TO THE SPECIFICATIONS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, ON A FREIGHTLINER FL-60 CHASSIS. THE REAR CHASSIS FRAME RAIL CRACKS BEHIND THE REAR AXLE. THE FRAME RAIL CAN CRACK INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

Product details

Product
TAYLOR MADE/FRAME RAIL CRACK
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Taylor Made Ambulances
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

THE CITY OF AUSTIN WILL ARRANGE TO HAVE THESE VEHICLES REPAIRED. THE REPAIR WILL CONSIST OF WELDING CLOSED A HOLE IN THE TOP FRAME FLANGE AND ADD A REINFORCEMENT PLATE ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE FRAME RAILS AND CENTER OF THE AFFECTED AREA.

View the official CPSC notice