Recall 12V554000 — SEATS Defect in 2009-2011 MEDTEC AMBULANCE
RECALL This recall affects up to 977 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 12V554000 |
| Manufacturer | Medtec Ambulance Corporation |
| Vehicles Affected | 977 |
| Component | SEATS |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
Medtec is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Ambulances (Type I, Type I-AD, Type II, Type III, and Type III-AD) manufactured from January 2, 2009, through May 1, 2011. If an attendant lands on the bench top with great force, such as when the vehicle hits a bump in the road, the bench top screws may loosen and pull out.
Safety Consequence
If the bench top securing screws pull out then the bench top may drop into the cavity of the bench compartment, increasing the risk of personal injury.
Remedy
Medtec will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The recall began on January 8, 2013. Owners may contact Medtec toll-free at 1-866-263-3832.
Related Recalls for MEDTEC
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11V098000 | 2010 MEDTEC TYPE II (VAN) | SEATS | 87 | |
| 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 |