Recall 09V442000 — EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER Defect in 2007-2009 MEDTEC PD-168
RECALL This recall affects up to 14 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 09V442000 |
| Manufacturer | MEDTEC AMBULANCE CORPORATION |
| Vehicles Affected | 14 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
MEDTEC AMBULANCE IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007-2009 AD-170, FD-160 AND PD-168 AMBULANCES EQUIPPED WITH CARRIER AIRV CEILING UNITS, MODEL NOS. 68RV0010BA, 68RV0012CA, AND 68RV0010EA. THE HEATER ELEMENT IN THESE ASSEMBLIES MAY BE DEFECTIVE WHICH COULD CAUSE THE UNIT TO CREATE SMOKE OR SPARKS.
Safety Consequence
THIS DEFECT COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
MEDTEC AMBULANCE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND THE AMBULANCES WILL BE REPAIRED BY CARRIER FREE OF CHARGE. PLEASE SEE CARRIER'S DEFECT REPORT 09E-053. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 19, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CARRIER AT 1-877-584-7059 OR MEDTEC AMBULANCE AT 1-574-534-1318.
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| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12V554000 | 2010 MEDTEC AMBULANCE | SEATS | 977 | |
| 11V098000 | 2010 MEDTEC TYPE II (VAN) | SEATS | 87 | |
| 10V511000 | 2009 MEDTEC TYPE II (VAN) | SEAT BELTS | 198 | |
| 09V108000 | 2009 MEDTEC AMBULANCE | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | 72 | |
| 03V523000 | 1995 MEDTEC AMBULANCE | SEAT BELTS | 2,834 | |
| 94V102000 | 1993 MEDTEC AMBULANCE | STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 13 | |
| 04V491000 | 2003 MEDTEC AMBULANCE | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 462 |