December 21, 2023 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 23V873000
Overloaded Electrical System May Cause Fire
Overloaded electrical circuits can overheat, increasing the risk of fire.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V873
Manufacturer REV Ambulance Group Orlando, Inc.
Components ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Number of Units Affected 25
Summary
REV Ambulance Group Orlando, Inc. (REV) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Type I, III and IX vehicles. In the event of a short circuit or wiring failure, the firmware may fail to shut off the output pin, resulting in overloaded electrical circuits.
Remedy
Dealers will update the firmware, free of charge. All vehicles were repaired by December 14, 2023, therefore no owner notification letters will be sent. Owners may contact REV customer service at 1-855-661-9232.
Notes
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.nhtsa.gov.
Chronology :
REV Ambulance Gorup Orlando, Inc. (REVO) warranty department received a Technical Service Bulletin (TSB), regarding Equipment recall 23E-084. REVO was notified on December 13th, 2023. REVO conducted an inventory inspection on December 14th and determined that 25 units were affected. All units have been updated to correct the issue, per Weldon’s provided instructions.
23E084 – Overloaded Electrical System May Cause Fire – Weldon 8×16 Input-Output Node Vehicle Multiplex Systems
12 Affected Products
Vehicles
| MAKE | MODEL | YEAR |
| REV AMBULANCE | TYPE I | 2020-2024 |
| REV AMBULANCE | TYPE III | 2020-2024 |
| REV AMBULANCE | TYPE IX | 2020-2021 |
4 Associated Documents
Defect Notice 573 Report
RCLRPT-23V873-3525.PDF 213.48KB
Recall Acknowledgement
RCAK-23V873-9023.pdf 645.619KB
Recall 573 Report-Amendment 1 – 12/29/2023
RCLRPT-23V873-4910.PDF 213.499KB
Recall 573 Report-Amendment 2 – 01/08/2024
RCLRPT-23V873-6101.PDF 213.513KB
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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004
Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-873
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Manufacturer Name : Submission Date :
REV Ambulance Group Orlando, Inc. DEC 21, 2023 NHTSA Recall No. : 23V-873 Manufacturer Recall No. : NR Manufacturer Information :
Manufacturer Name : REV Ambulance Group Orlando, Inc.
Address : 2737 N. Forsyth Road
Winter Park FL 32792 Company phone : 800-628-8178 Population :
Number of potentially involved : NR Estimated percentage with defect : NR Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2020-2024 REV Ambulance Group Orlan Type I, Type III, & Type IX Vehicle Type : BUSES, MEDIUM & HEAVY VEHICLES
Body Style :
Power Train : NR
Descriptive Information : REV’s Type I, Type III, and Type IX vehicles are equipped with Weldon’s Vmux 8×16 Input/Output Node and are subject to recall. Weldon provided quantities and serial numbers.
Production Dates : JAN 01, 2020 – JUN 30, 2023
VIN Range 1 : Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential Description of Defect :
Description of the Defect : In the affected products, short circuit protection may not function properly. In the case of a short circuit in the wiring or the connected load, overheating of the wiring or the load may occur.
FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR
Description of the Safety Risk : Depending on how the product is installed in the vehicle, this could increase the risk of a vehicle fire.
Description of the Cause : NR
Identification of Any Warning
that can Occur :
NR
Involved Components : Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-873 Page 2 Component Name 1 : V-MUX 8 x 16 Input / Output Node Component Description : I
Component Part Number : 6030-2000-00 Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer
Name : Weldon Division of Akron Brass Address : 3656 Paragon Drive
Columbus Ohio 43228
Country : United States Chronology :
REV Ambulance Gorup Orlando, Inc. (REVO) warranty department received a Technical Service Bulletin (TSB), regarding Equipment recall 23E-084. REVO was notified on December 13th, 2023. REVO conducted an inventory inspection on December 14th and determined that 25 units were affected. All units have been updated to correct the issue, per Weldon’s provided instructions. Description of Remedy :
Description of Remedy Program : If the vehicle is equipped with a V-MUX 8 x 16 Input / Output Node the end
user must perform a firmware update. Weldon will be responsible for reimbursing the facility for performing the repairs. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component :
Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : NR On December 13th we received notification from Weldon that there was an issue with the VMUX 8 x 16 Input/Output Node. On December 14th we identified the affected population and updated the firmware for the affected components. Recall Schedule :
Description of Recall Schedule : REV Ambulance Group Orlando will begin to notify dealers and customers in January or sooner.
Planned Dealer Notification Date : JAN 15, 2024 – MAR 01, 2024
Planned Owner Notification Date : JAN 22, 2024 – MAR 01, 2024 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-873
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The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
* NR – Not Reported
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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004
Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-873
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Manufacturer Name : Submission Date :
REV Ambulance Group Orlando, Inc. JAN 08, 2024 NHTSA Recall No. : 23V-873 Manufacturer Recall No. : NR Manufacturer Information :
Manufacturer Name : REV Ambulance Group Orlando, Inc.
Address : 2737 N. Forsyth Road
Winter Park FL 32792 Company phone : 800-628-8178 Population :
Number of potentially involved : 210 Estimated percentage with defect : 100 % Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2020-2024 REV Ambulance Group Orlan Type I, Type III, & Type IX Vehicle Type : BUSES, MEDIUM & HEAVY VEHICLES
Body Style :
Power Train : NR
Descriptive Information : REV’s Type I, Type III, and Type IX vehicles are equipped with Weldon’s Vmux 8×16 Input/Output Node and are subject to recall. Weldon provided quantities and serial numbers.
Production Dates : JAN 01, 2020 – JUN 30, 2023
VIN Range 1 : Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential Description of Defect :
Description of the Defect : In the affected products, short circuit protection may not function properly. In the case of a short circuit in the wiring or the connected load, overheating of the wiring or the load may occur.
FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR
Description of the Safety Risk : Depending on how the product is installed in the vehicle, this could increase the risk of a vehicle fire.
Description of the Cause : NR
Identification of Any Warning
that can Occur :
NR
Involved Components : Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-873 Page 2 Component Name 1 : V-MUX 8 x 16 Input / Output Node Component Description : I
Component Part Number : 6030-2000-00 Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer
Name : Weldon Division of Akron Brass Address : 3656 Paragon Drive
Columbus Ohio 43228
Country : United States Chronology :
REV Ambulance Gorup Orlando, Inc. (REVO) warranty department received a Technical Service Bulletin (TSB), regarding Equipment recall 23E-084. REVO was notified on December 13th, 2023. REVO conducted an inventory inspection on December 14th and determined that 235 units were affected. All units in-house (25 units) have been updated to correct the issue, per Weldon’s provided instructions. Description of Remedy :
Description of Remedy Program : If the vehicle is equipped with a V-MUX 8 x 16 Input / Output Node the end
user must perform a firmware update. Weldon will be responsible for reimbursing the facility for performing the repairs. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component :
Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : NR On December 13th we received notification from Weldon that there was an issue with the VMUX 8 x 16 Input/Output Node. On December 14th we identified the affected population and updated the firmware for the affected components. Recall Schedule :
Description of Recall Schedule : REV Ambulance Group Orlando will begin to notify dealers and customers in January or sooner.
Planned Dealer Notification Date : JAN 15, 2024 – MAR 01, 2024
Planned Owner Notification Date : JAN 22, 2024 – MAR 01, 2024 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-873
Page 3
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
* NR – Not Reported
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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004
Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-873
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Manufacturer Name : Submission Date :
REV Ambulance Group Orlando, Inc. DEC 29, 2023 NHTSA Recall No. : 23V-873 Manufacturer Recall No. : NR Manufacturer Information :
Manufacturer Name : REV Ambulance Group Orlando, Inc.
Address : 2737 N. Forsyth Road
Winter Park FL 32792 Company phone : 800-628-8178 Population :
Number of potentially involved : NR Estimated percentage with defect : NR Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2020-2024 REV Ambulance Group Orlan Type I, Type III, & Type IX Vehicle Type : BUSES, MEDIUM & HEAVY VEHICLES
Body Style :
Power Train : NR
Descriptive Information : REV’s Type I, Type III, and Type IX vehicles are equipped with Weldon’s Vmux 8×16 Input/Output Node and are subject to recall. Weldon provided quantities and serial numbers.
Production Dates : JAN 01, 2020 – JUN 30, 2023
VIN Range 1 : Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential Description of Defect :
Description of the Defect : In the affected products, short circuit protection may not function properly. In the case of a short circuit in the wiring or the connected load, overheating of the wiring or the load may occur.
FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR
Description of the Safety Risk : Depending on how the product is installed in the vehicle, this could increase the risk of a vehicle fire.
Description of the Cause : NR
Identification of Any Warning
that can Occur :
NR
Involved Components : Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-873 Page 2 Component Name 1 : V-MUX 8 x 16 Input / Output Node Component Description : I
Component Part Number : 6030-2000-00 Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer
Name : Weldon Division of Akron Brass Address : 3656 Paragon Drive
Columbus Ohio 43228
Country : United States Chronology :
REV Ambulance Gorup Orlando, Inc. (REVO) warranty department received a Technical Service Bulletin (TSB), regarding Equipment recall 23E-084. REVO was notified on December 13th, 2023. REVO conducted an inventory inspection on December 14th and determined that 235 units were affected. All units in-house (25 units) have been updated to correct the issue, per Weldon’s provided instructions. Description of Remedy :
Description of Remedy Program : If the vehicle is equipped with a V-MUX 8 x 16 Input / Output Node the end
user must perform a firmware update. Weldon will be responsible for reimbursing the facility for performing the repairs. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component :
Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : NR On December 13th we received notification from Weldon that there was an issue with the VMUX 8 x 16 Input/Output Node. On December 14th we identified the affected population and updated the firmware for the affected components. Recall Schedule :
Description of Recall Schedule : REV Ambulance Group Orlando will begin to notify dealers and customers in January or sooner.
Planned Dealer Notification Date : JAN 15, 2024 – MAR 01, 2024
Planned Owner Notification Date : JAN 22, 2024 – MAR 01, 2024 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-873
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The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
* NR – Not Reported
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