2010-2016 Road Rescue Recall 16V605: Circuit Short

Recall 16V605 covers 172 2010-2016 Road Rescue emergency vehicles with ES-Key modules lacking circuit protection. Repair is free at any franchised Road Rescue dealer.

What's wrong?

The recalled 2010-2016 Road Rescue Duramedic, Ultramedic, Transmedic, Specialty Vehicle, Promedic, and Metromedic emergency vehicles use a Class 1 ES-Key power control module. That module routes electrical power to connected emergency-vehicle equipment and is supposed to protect the wiring when a circuit is overloaded. In normal operation, its overcurrent protection acts like a fuse or circuit breaker.

On affected vehicles, the Supernode output protection does not perform as expected with certain software and installation combinations. If a connected non-Hale component shorts to ground, the module fails to provide enough circuit protection. The risk is current spikes above the wiring capacity, with wiring overheating and failing.

The filing does not list an owner-visible warning sign before the electrical failure. There is no warning sign before failure, so operators should treat unusual electrical behavior, failed connected equipment, smoke, or a burning smell as a reason to stop using the affected equipment and arrange service.

Who's affected?

Spans 6 Road Rescue ambulance model lines across 2010-2016, all tied to the electrical system.

A matching year and model does not confirm inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle.

What's the safety risk?

A short circuit in the vehicle's electrical system can damage components, including the headlight circuit, which reduces visibility and increases crash risk. It also increases fire risk. If headlights or other electrical functions fail, stop using the vehicle and call the dealer. Repair will be free at any franchised Road Rescue dealer once available.

What should I do?

1. Check your VIN to confirm your 2010-2016 Road Rescue Duramedic, Ultramedic, Transmedic, Specialty Vehicle, Promedic, or Metromedic is included in this recall.
2. Watch for Road Rescue's owner notice dated November 20, 2016, then contact a franchised Road Rescue dealer for the free repair.
3. Schedule the software upgrade or fuse retrofit that adds circuit protection for the ES-Key power control module.
4. Reference recall number 16V605 when you call the dealer.
5. Avoid operating the emergency vehicle with electrical problems, loss of headlights, smoke, or burning smell until the repair is complete.

What happens at the repair

The remedy listed for this recall is a software upgrade or fuse retrofit for the Class 1 ES-Key power control modules. Once the dealer repair is available, a Road Rescue technician will update the module software or add fuses to improve circuit protection. Parts and labor are covered under the recall. REV has a general reimbursement plan on file. If you've already paid for a related software, fuse, or circuit protection repair, keep the invoice and contact REV customer service at 1-800-628-8178 or the Hale Products Customer Service Center at 1-800-533-3569.

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Source documents

• Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) · RCSB
• Download Recall Report (PDF) · RCLRPT
• Download Quarterly Report (PDF) · RCLQRT
• Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF) · RCAK

This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 31, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →