Medtec Ambulance Corporation | NHTSA Recall #11V098000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 11V098000 by Medtec Ambulance Corporation. Includes 87 affected units, AMBULANCE ATTENDANT SEAT/FMVSS 207 & 210, component: SEATS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Medtec is recalling certain model year 2010 ambulance type ii vans for not complying with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 207, "seating systems," and federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages." the rear facing ambulance attendant seat utilizes a steel floor reinforcement plate on the bottom side of the aluminum floor substructure and the reinforcement plate was omitted in some ambulance bodies.

Corrective Action

Dealers will install the missing reinforcement plate under the floor substructure free of charge. the recall is expected to begin during march 2011. owners may contact medtec toll-free at 1-866-263-3832.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 11V098000

Manufacturer: Medtec Ambulance Corporation

Report Received Date: 2011-02-14T00:00:00

Subject: Ambulance attendant seat/fmvss 207 & 210

Component: Seats

Potentially Affected Units: 87

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 11.03

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Medtec is recalling certain model year 2010 ambulance type ii vans for not complying with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 207, "seating systems," and federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages." the rear facing ambulance attendant seat utilizes a steel floor reinforcement plate on the bottom side of the aluminum floor substructure and the reinforcement plate was omitted in some ambulance bodies.

Consequence Summary: In the event of a crash, the seat belt assembly anchorage may disconnect from the floor causing the assembly to fail to restrain the seat occupant increasing the risk of injury to that occupant.

Corrective Action: Dealers will install the missing reinforcement plate under the floor substructure free of charge. the recall is expected to begin during march 2011. owners may contact medtec toll-free at 1-866-263-3832.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

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NHTSA ID: 11V098000

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