Recall 13V213 affects 6 2008 Rev Ambulance-modified Dodge Sprinter 2500 ambulances for power-disconnect solenoid failure. Repair is free at a Road Rescue service center.
Rev Ambulance is recalling 6 2008 Dodge Sprinter 2500 ambulances under recall 13V213 because a power disconnect solenoid can stop electricity from reaching the ambulance conversion. That interruption can shut off the siren, warning lights, patient compartment lights, and life-saving equipment, and it raises crash risk during emergency transport; the Dodge dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The power disconnect solenoid in these 2008 Rev Ambulance Dodge Sprinter 2500 ambulances is an electrically controlled switch. Its normal job is to let power flow to the ambulance body and the added emergency equipment, separate from the base van's standard electrical system.
On affected ambulances, the solenoid fails and cuts off electricity to the ambulance conversion. That means the equipment added for ambulance service loses its power supply, even though the Dodge Sprinter chassis itself is a separate system. The failure point is the switch that controls the flow of electricity, not the whole vehicle wiring harness.
There is no warning sign before failure. An owner or crew would notice the problem when the ambulance conversion equipment loses electrical power, but the recall filing does not describe an earlier dashboard light, sound, smell, or operating symptom.
Who's affected?
This is an upfitter recall for Rev Ambulance conversions built on the Dodge Sprinter 2500 platform.
| 2008 Rev Ambulance Dodge Sprinter 2500 | electrical system |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 6 |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific vehicle is included.
What's the safety risk?
Loss of electrical power can shut off the siren, warning lights, patient compartment lights, and equipment in the patient area. In an emergency, that can make the ambulance harder for other drivers to notice, slow the hospital trip, and increase crash risk. Repair will be free at any franchised Dodge dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2008 Rev Ambulance Dodge Sprinter 2500 is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Dodge dealer and ask whether it can route the ambulance to the correct service center for the free power-disconnect-solenoid repair.
- Call Rev Ambulance customer service at 1-800-628-8178 with questions and reference recall number 13V213 when you call.
- Bring the recall notice if you have it, and tell the service center the repair restores electrical power to the siren, warning lights, patient compartment lights, and patient equipment.
- Limit emergency use until the solenoid repair is complete, since the ambulance conversion can lose electrical power during a call.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Dodge technician replaces the defective power disconnect solenoid that can stop electrical flow to the ambulance conversion. The filing names a Wheeled Coach or Road Rescue service center for the work, and the final dealer repair will be free once available. Ask the service desk to confirm the solenoid replacement is tied to this recall before the vehicle is taken in.
Timeline
| May 20, 2013 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| May 31, 2013 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 13V213?
Recall 13V213 covers 6 2008 Rev Ambulance Dodge Sprinter 2500 ambulances with a power disconnect solenoid that can stop electrical flow to the ambulance conversion. The recall repair replaces the defective solenoid for free at an authorized Road Rescue service center.
What should I do if my 2008 Rev Ambulance Dodge Sprinter 2500 is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific ambulance is included in recall 13V213. If it is, contact an authorized Road Rescue service center or call 1-800-628-8178 to arrange the solenoid replacement. Reference recall number 13V213 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost. For recall 13V213, the authorized service center replaces the defective power disconnect solenoid free of charge.
What is the safety risk?
The risk is loss of electrical power to ambulance conversion equipment. Recall 13V213 states that sirens, warning lights, patient compartment lights, and life saving equipment can stop working, which can slow an emergency trip and increase crash risk.
When did the recall repair begin?
The recall repair began on May 31, 2013. Owners of an included 2008 Rev Ambulance Dodge Sprinter 2500 ambulance should use the VIN check first, then contact an authorized Road Rescue service center or call 1-800-628-8178 with recall number 13V213.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/13V213000 |
|---|---|
| Rev Ambulance customer service | 1-800-628-8178 |
| NHTSA recall # | 13V213 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 13V213000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 2, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →