2009 Chevrolet C4500 and 2005–2018 Ford E-450, F-450, Redundant F-250 and more recall: Equipment
Recall at a glance
- Campaign number
- 19V401000
- Reported
- May 29, 2019
- Manufacturer
- General Motors, LLC
- Part
- Equipment
- Vehicles affected
- About 22
What is wrong
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.
Safety risk
The driver may inadvertently turn the wrong direction to avoid an object behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
Affected models
Model years listed by NHTSA for this campaign. Only vehicles within the build range in the notice are affected.
Notes from the notice
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Frequently asked questions
Which vehicles are affected by this recall?
Chevrolet C4500 (2009); Ford E-350 (2014, 2017); Ford E-450 (2005, 2006, 2009, 2010, 2014, 2016); Ford F-450 (2015, 2017); Ford F-550 (2017, 2018); Ford Redundant F-250 (2015); and more. Check your VIN to confirm.
What is the safety risk?
The driver may inadvertently turn the wrong direction to avoid an object behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
What is the fix?
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.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recall data for passenger vehicles, recalls since 2013, shown as published. This site is independent and not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and follow your manufacturer’s notice. Terms and disclaimer.