Ford product recalled over injury risk

Recall date

May 29, 2019

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Ford Motor Company recalls 2005–2018 Ford, Chevrolet — 7 models

Recall number

19V401000

Brand / firm

Ford, Chevrolet

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 22 units

Why it was recalled

The driver may inadvertently turn the wrong direction to avoid an object behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

VCI Emergency Vehicle Specialists (VCI) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Ford F-550, 2014 E-350 and E-450, 2015 F-250 and F-450, 2016 E-450, 2017 E-350, F-450 and E-450, 2018 F-350, 2010 E-450, 2005-2006 E-450, 2009 E-450 and Chevrolet C4500-based Type I and Type III ambulances equipped with ASA Electronics Voyager monitors used to display the back-up camera image. The monitors may unexpectedly revert back to the factory default settings which may cause the camera image to be reversed.

What to do

VCI Emergency Vehicle Specialists will work with ASA to notify the owners, and remedy the displays, free of charge. The recall began May 9, 2019. Owners may contact ASA Electronics at 1-800-384-4400.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.