2009 MEDTEC AMBULANCE RECALL - #12V554000
RECALL FOR SEATS
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.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2009 MEDTEC AMBULANCE |
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| Manufacturer |
Medtec Ambulance Corporation |
| Manufactured between |
1/2/2009 - 5/1/2011 |
| Recalled on |
12/4/2012 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION |
| Owners Notified on |
1/8/2013 |
| # Affected |
977 |
| Recalled for |
SEATS |
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| 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. |
| Consequences |
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 action |
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. |
| 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. |
| See also |
2009 MEDTEC AMBULANCE Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT, ANCHORAGE
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