Recall 10V511000 — SEAT BELTS Defect in 2007-2010 MEDTEC TYPE II (VAN)
RECALL This recall affects up to 198 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 10V511000 |
| Manufacturer | MEDTEC AMBULANCE CORPORATION |
| Vehicles Affected | 198 |
| Component | SEAT BELTS |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
MEDTEC IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007 THROUGH 2010 AMBULANCES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 14, 2007, THROUGH APRIL 15, 2010. THE REAR FACING AMBULANCE ATTENDANT SEAT WAS NOT EQUIPPED WITH A TYPE 2 SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY, AND SO THE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION."
Safety Consequence
USE OF AN IMPROPER SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.
Remedy
MEDTEC WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL INSTALL A TYPE 2 SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 6, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MEDTEC TOLL-FREE AT 1-866-263-3832.
Related Recalls for MEDTEC
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12V554000 | 2010 MEDTEC AMBULANCE | SEATS | 977 | |
| 11V098000 | 2010 MEDTEC TYPE II (VAN) | SEATS | 87 | |
| 09V442000 | 2009 MEDTEC PD-168 | EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 14 | |
| 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 |