Recall 11V098000 — SEATS Defect in 2010-2010 MEDTEC TYPE II (VAN)
RECALL This recall affects up to 87 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 11V098000 |
| Manufacturer | MEDTEC AMBULANCE CORPORATION |
| Vehicles Affected | 87 |
| Component | SEATS |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
MEDTEC IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 AMBULANCE TYPE II VANS FOR NOT COMPLYING WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 207, "SEATING SYSTEMS," AND FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES." THE REAR FACING AMBULANCE ATTENDANT SEAT UTILIZES A STEEL FLOOR REINFORCEMENT PLATE ON THE BOTTOM SIDE OF THE ALUMINUM FLOOR SUBSTRUCTURE AND THE REINFORCEMENT PLATE WAS OMITTED IN SOME AMBULANCE BODIES.
Safety Consequence
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGE MAY DISCONNECT FROM THE FLOOR CAUSING THE ASSEMBLY TO FAIL TO RESTRAIN THE SEAT OCCUPANT INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THAT OCCUPANT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE MISSING REINFORCEMENT PLATE UNDER THE FLOOR SUBSTRUCTURE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MARCH 2011. 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 | |
| 10V511000 | 2009 MEDTEC TYPE II (VAN) | SEAT BELTS | 198 | |
| 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 |