Safety Recall NHTSA · 03V008000 Reported January 3, 2003

Wheeled coach/certification label

Rev Ambulance Group Orlando, Inc. · Equipment · 81 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
03V008000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
Equipment
Vehicles Affected
81
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
January 3, 2003

Defect Summary

Certain ambulances built on ford f-350 chassis were built with front coil springs sized to produce a front gross axle weight rating (gawr) of 4,500 lbs. the front gawr was misstated on the final state certification label as 4,850 lbs.

Safety Consequence

The chassis' gawr would be too small to support the finished product. a different set of front springs was used with the lighter front gawr.

Corrective Action

New certification labels will be provided to the owners with installation instructions. owner notification began december 20, 2002. owners should contact wheeled coach at 1-800-628-8178, if they do not receive a correct label or have trouble installing the label.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Rev Ambulance Group Orlando, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 03V008000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 03V008000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 03V008000?

NHTSA recall 03V008000 was issued by Rev Ambulance Group Orlando, Inc. on January 3, 2003. It addresses: Wheeled coach/certification label. The recall affects approximately 81 vehicles, with the defect involving the Equipment component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Rev Ambulance Group Orlando, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 03V008000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.