Taylor Made Ambulances: Safety Recalls in 1997

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by Taylor Made Ambulances in 1997. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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1997

2019

May 29, 1997

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

TAYLOR MADE/FRAME RAIL CRACK

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: AMBULANCES BUILT TO THE SPECIFICATIONS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, ON A FREIGHTLINER FL-60 CHASSIS. THE REAR CHASSIS FRAME RAIL CRACKS BEHIND THE REAR AXLE.

NHTSA ID: 97V088000

Component: STRUCTURE

# of Units Affected: 12

Consequence Summary:

THE FRAME RAIL CAN CRACK INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

Corrective Action:

THE CITY OF AUSTIN WILL ARRANGE TO HAVE THESE VEHICLES REPAIRED. THE REPAIR WILL CONSIST OF WELDING CLOSED A HOLE IN THE TOP FRAME FLANGE AND ADD A REINFORCEMENT PLATE ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE FRAME RAILS AND CENTER OF THE AFFECTED AREA.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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