Rev Ambulance Type IX recalled over fire hazard

Recall date

April 19, 2024

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

REV Ambulance Group Orlando, Inc. recalls 2019–2024 Rev Ambulance Type IX, Type I, Type III

Recall number

24V281000

Brand / firm

Rev Ambulance

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 76 units

Why it was recalled

Overloaded electrical circuits can overheat, increasing the risk of fire.

What was recalled

REV Ambulance Group Orlando, Inc. (REV) is recalling certain 2019-2024 Type I, Type III, and Type IX vehicles equipped with certain Weldon Vmux HC1.7 Input/Output multiplex nodes. In the event of a short circuit or wiring failure, the firmware in the node may fail to shut off the output pin, resulting in overloaded electrical circuits.

What to do

Dealers will update the firmware, free of charge. Owner notification letters were May 17, 2024. Owners may contact REV customer service at 1-855-661-9232.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.