Safety Recall NHTSA · 05V153000 Reported April 15, 2005

Smart display electrical system

Q: What is recall 05V153000?

NHTSA recall 05V153000 was issued by Road Rescue, Inc. on April 15, 2005. It addresses: Smart display electrical system. The recall affects approximately 216 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Road Rescue, Inc. · N/A · 216 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

05V153000

Manufacturer Campaign

RR-0001

Manufacturer

Road Rescue, Inc.

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

216

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

April 15, 2005

Defect Summary

On certain ambulances equipped with the "smart display" electrical system containing field-effect transistor (fet) output boards, the power distribution panel for the smart display are equipped with type 1 circuit protection. this allows the board to shut down if an over-heating condition or an over current condition is detected. as the board cools down, it comes back on, allowing the board to continually cycle leading to possible failure.

Safety Consequence

The boards can possibly overheat or melt down, which could cause a fire.

Corrective Action

Dealers will install a new transistor fet board that contains type 2 circuit protection free of charge. the recall began on september 6, 2005. owners may contact road rescue at 1-800-328-3804.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Road Rescue, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 05V153000 or campaign RR-0001.
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 05V153000

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

What is recall 05V153000?

NHTSA recall 05V153000 was issued by Road Rescue, Inc. on April 15, 2005. It addresses: Smart display electrical system. The recall affects approximately 216 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Road Rescue, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 05V153000 or the manufacturer campaign number RR-0001. 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.