Recall 26V428 affects 23 2026 Crestline Coach-modified Ford CCL166 Type Iii Ambulance vehicles for fuel-line puncture risk. Park outside. Franchised Ford dealer repair is free.
A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire. Park the ambulance outside and away from structures until the repair is complete. Fuel under the ambulance or a pronounced fuel odor is a warning sign; treat it as a reason to park safely and call the dealer. Repair is free at any franchised Ford dealer.
Crestline Coach is recalling 23 2026 Ford CCL166 Type Iii Ambulance emergency vehicles under recall 26V428 because a bolt can puncture the fuel line and cause a fuel leak. A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire, so owners should park outside and away from structures until a Ford dealer completes the free repair.
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What's wrong?
The fuel line on the 2026 Crestline Coach Ford CCL166 Type Iii Ambulance carries gasoline from the tank toward the engine. It is routed near the underside of the ambulance floor, above the fuel tank. Its job is simple: keep fuel contained and moving through a sealed line.
On recalled ambulances, a cot retention system fastening bolt is too long. That system anchors the ambulance cot inside the patient compartment, and the bolt passes through the floor area above the tank. Because the bolt protrudes farther than intended, it can press into the fuel line and puncture it. A shorter bolt fixes the clearance problem because it does not contact the line.
Owners can be alerted by fuel under the ambulance or by a pronounced fuel odor. Those are warning signs that the line has been damaged and fuel is leaking.
Who's affected?
| 2026 Crestline Coach Ford CCL166 Type Iii Ambulance | fuel system |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 23 |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific vehicle is included.
What's the safety risk?
A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire. Park the ambulance outside and away from structures until the repair is complete. Fuel under the ambulance or a pronounced fuel odor is a warning sign; treat it as a reason to park safely and call the dealer. Repair is free at any franchised Ford dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2026 Crestline Coach Ford CCL166 Type Iii Ambulance is included in this recall.
- Park outside and away from structures until the fuel-line repair is complete.
- Contact a franchised Ford dealer to schedule the free inspection and shorter-bolt replacement that protects the fuel line from a puncture and leak.
- Contact Crestline Coach customer service with questions and reference recall number 26V428 (Crestline Coach recall 10408).
- Bring the recall notice if Crestline Coach has mailed one.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Ford technician inspects the bolt near the fuel line and replaces it with a shorter bolt when the inspection calls for it. If any fuel line components are damaged, the technician replaces those parts too. The recall repair is available now, and parts and labor are free. Park outside and away from structures until the remedy is completed. Crestline Coach says dealers or final customers will be reimbursed for inspection, repair, and labor costs under Crestline Coach Document FMD 244, with a reimbursement period of 1 year. Submit prior repair documentation through the reimbursement address listed in the recall materials.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| July 2, 2026 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| July 6, 2026 | Dealer notification began |
| August 7, 2026 | Dealer notification ended |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 26V428?
Recall 26V428 covers 23 2026 Crestline Coach Ford CCL166 Type Iii Ambulance emergency vehicles. A bolt can puncture the fuel line and cause a fuel leak, increasing fire risk. Crestline Coach dealers will inspect the bolt area and complete the repair for free.
What should I do if my 2026 Crestline Coach Ford CCL166 Type Iii Ambulance is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific ambulance is included in recall 26V428. If it is, park outside and away from structures until the remedy is completed. Then schedule the dealer inspection and free bolt or fuel-line repair.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost. For recall 26V428, dealers will inspect the vehicle, replace the current bolt with a shorter bolt when needed, and replace damaged fuel-line components free of charge.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is fire from a fuel leak. Crestline Coach says a bolt can puncture the fuel line on affected emergency vehicles. Until the repair is complete, park outside and away from structures, then have the dealer inspect the bolt and fuel-line components.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/26V428000 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA recall # | 26V428 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 26V428000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF) - Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on July 26, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →