Medtec Ambulance 2003
Model Ambulance made in 2003 by Medtec got 2 recalls. There were some recalls concerningelectrical system, seat belts.
Model 2003
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | ||||||||||||||||
| 04V491000 | MEDTEC AMBULANCE CORPORATION | from 08/01/2002 to 11/30/2004 | V (Vehicle) | 462 | MFR | PIERCE MANUFACTURING | 10/15/2004 | 10/15/2004 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain ambulances, a diode in the anti-lock braking system (abs) module may experience an electrical short. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The electrical short may cause an abs malfunction that would illuminate the abs warning light, or the module may overheat resulting in a burning odor, smoke, and/or fire. this condition may occur while the vehicle is being driven or unattended. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will install a new fuse in the abs circuit and install a heat shield over the abs module. the recall is expected to begin on october 8, 2004. owners should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673 or medtec at 1-574-534-2631. also ford is extending the limited warranty (for a one time replacement) of the abs module for a total of 10 years or 150,000 miles from the warranty start date, whichever occurs first. if your vehicle has already accumulated more than 150,000 miles, this coverage will last until september 30, 2005. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Medtec/ford recall no. 04s22/customer satisfaction program 04n03.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
| SEAT BELTS | ||||||||||||||||
| 03V523000 | PIERCE MANUFACTURING | from 08/01/1995 to 12/08/2003 | V (Vehicle) | 2834 | 04/08/2004 | MFR | PIERCE MANUFACTURING | 02/04/2004 | 02/10/2004 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain ambulances, the seat belt anchors for the squad bench could pull out from the wall. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Seat occupant may not be properly restrained in an event of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will install steel plates to reinforce the seat belt anchors. owners should contact medtec at 1-574-534-2631. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||