Recall 94V102000 — STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR Defect in 1993-1993 MEDTEC AMBULANCE
RECALL This recall affects up to 13 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 94V102000 |
| Manufacturer | MEDTEC AMBULANCE CORP. |
| Vehicles Affected | 13 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
THE OUTSIDE LATCH OF THE TRIMARK REAR DOORS DOES NOT WORK IN UNISON WITH THE STRIKER, CAUSING THE RODS OF THE DOORS TO BIND. THIS BINDING CAUSED THE STRIKER PADDLE TO BREAK, AND THE DOORS TO NOT COMPLETELY LATCH SHUT.
Safety Consequence
THE LACK OF SECURE DOOR LATCHING IN THE REAR DOOR INCREASES THE POSSIBILITY OF INJURY TO PASSENGERS RIDING IN THE REAR OF THE AMBULANCE.
Remedy
REPLACE THE TRIMARK LATCH WITH A DIFFERENT DESIGN LATCH.
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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 | |
| 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 | |
| 04V491000 | 2003 MEDTEC AMBULANCE | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 462 |