VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: AMBULANCES EQUIPPED WITH FERNO WASHINGTON 175-1 WALL-MOUNT COT MOUNTING SYSTEMS. THE WALL-MOUNT COT BRACKET IS FASTENED TO THE WALL WITH LAG SCREWS INSTEAD OF BOLTS.
VERITRANS SPECIALTY VEHICLES – MCCOY MILLER/COT BRACKET
| Report Received Date | 10/22/2001 |
| NHTSA ID | 01V330000 |
| Consequence Summary | IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE COT COULD MOVE INSTEAD OF REMAINING FIXED, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE OCCUPANT. |
| Corrective Action | DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LAG SCREWS WITH BOLTS, WASHERS AND LOCKNUTS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 12, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT MCCOY MILLER AT 1-219-264-7511. |
| Recall Code | NR (Not Reported) |
| Potentially Affected | 73 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=01V330000) |
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