Medix Specialty Vehicles, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #11V568000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 11V568000 by Medix Specialty Vehicles, Inc.. Includes 360 affected units, INCORRECT INSTALLATION OF SEAT BELT/FMVSS 208, component: SEAT BELTS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Medix is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 type ii ambulances, manufactured from september 1, 2007, through november 16, 2011. due to oversight, medix installed seats in a rear facing position in the patient compartment with a type i (lap belt only) seat belt configuration. therefore, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 208, ?occupant crash protection.?

Corrective Action

Medix will notify owners, and will replace the seat belt as required to a type ii design (lap and shoulder belt) free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin during january 2012. owners may contact medix at 1-574-266-0911.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 11V568000

Manufacturer: Medix Specialty Vehicles, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2011-12-02T00:00:00

Subject: Incorrect installation of seat belt/fmvss 208

Component: Seat Belts

Potentially Affected Units: 360

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Medix is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 type ii ambulances, manufactured from september 1, 2007, through november 16, 2011. due to oversight, medix installed seats in a rear facing position in the patient compartment with a type i (lap belt only) seat belt configuration. therefore, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 208, ?occupant crash protection.?

Consequence Summary: Use of a non-conforming seat belt may increase the risk of injury to the seat occupant in the event of a crash.

Corrective Action: Medix will notify owners, and will replace the seat belt as required to a type ii design (lap and shoulder belt) free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin during january 2012. owners may contact medix at 1-574-266-0911.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-u6nj-8x9x_7bdy

NHTSA ID: 11V568000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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