Medtec Ambulance 2009
Model Ambulance made in 2009 by Medtec got 2 recalls. There were some recalls concerningseat belts, seats.
Model 2009
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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| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE | ||||||||||||||||
| 09V108000 | MEDTEC AMBULANCE CORPORATION | from 12/07/2006 to 01/23/2009 | V (Vehicle) | 72 | 05/15/2009 | MFR | MEDTEC AMBULANCE CORPORATION | 04/01/2009 | 04/01/2009 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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 Summary | If this were to happen, serious injury or death could occur. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
| SEATS | ||||||||||||||||
| 12V554000 | Medtec Ambulance Corporation | from 01/02/2009 to 05/01/2011 | V (Vehicle) | 996 | ODI | Medtec Ambulance Corporation | 11/30/2012 | 12/04/2012 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | 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 Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | The remedy for this recall campaign is still under development. the manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. owners may contact medtec toll-free at 1-866-263-3832. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Medtec's recall campaign number is 74b238m.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||