2009 MEDTEC AMBULANCE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2009 MEDTEC AMBULANCE
The 2009 MEDTEC AMBULANCE has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SEATS, SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE.
Recalls for the 2009 MEDTEC AMBULANCE
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2009 MEDTEC AMBULANCE, potentially affecting up to 1,049 vehicles.
Recall 12V554000 — SEATS
| 977 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
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.
View full details →Recall 09V108000 — SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
| 72 vehicles affected
Defect: MEDTEC IS RECALLING 72 MY 2007-2009 ADDITIONAL DUTY AMBULANCES. THE SEAT BELT ANCHORS FOR THE SQUAD BENCH ARE FASTENED TO THE SIDEWALL OF THE AMBULANCE BODY, USING 1/4-20 SELF-THREADING MACHINE SCREWS. IN SOME CASES, INCORRECT MOUNTING SCREWS WERE INSTALLED. THE SEAT BELT ANCHORS COULD PULL FREE OF THE WALL MOUNTING.
Consequence: IF THIS WERE TO HAPPEN, SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH COULD OCCUR.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SEAT BELT ANCHORS AND MAKE SURE THE ANCHOR FASTENERS ARE TIGHT AND THE FASTENERS ARE NOT MISSING OR PARTIALLY PULLED OUT. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MEDEC AT 1-866-263-3832.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2009 MEDTEC AMBULANCE
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2009 MEDTEC AMBULANCE.
Safety Rating for the 2009 MEDTEC AMBULANCE
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2009 MEDTEC AMBULANCE in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2009 MEDTEC AMBULANCE
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2009 MEDTEC AMBULANCE
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the MEDTEC AMBULANCE
- 2007 MEDTEC AMBULANCE — 0 complaints
- 2008 MEDTEC AMBULANCE — 0 complaints
- 2009 MEDTEC AMBULANCE (current)
- 2010 MEDTEC AMBULANCE — 0 complaints
- 2011 MEDTEC AMBULANCE — 0 complaints
Other MEDTEC Models
- MEDTEC TYPE III (VAN) — 1 total complaint
- MEDTEC AD-170 — 0 total complaints
- MEDTEC FD-160 — 0 total complaints
- MEDTEC PD-168 — 0 total complaints
- MEDTEC TYPE II (VAN) — 0 total complaints