First-responder notification for alternative fuel vehicles

摘要

A method for notifying parties in close proximity to a vehicle of a potential vehicle hazard includes detecting that the vehicle has been in a collision, determining the type of propulsion system used by the vehicle, generating a warning or other notification relating to the propulsion system, and communicating the notification to a party located within a predetermined range of the vehicle. Communication of the notification can be carried out by renaming the telematics unit with a device name corresponding to a hazard associated with the propulsion system, and then broadcasting the device name according to an established wireless protocol.

主权项

1. A method of notifying parties in close proximity to a vehicle of a potential vehicle hazard, comprising the steps of:
(a) identifying an abnormal condition of a vehicle using one or more vehicle system modules (VSMs); (b) determining a type of propulsion system installed on the vehicle; (c) generating a notification that identifies at least one possible hazard relating to the determined type of propulsion system; (d) communicating the notification to a party located within a predetermined range of the vehicle using a vehicle telematics unit; and (e) presenting the notification to the party at a wireless device within the predetermined range of the vehicle.