Medtec Ambulance Corporation | NHTSA Recall #12V554000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 12V554000 by Medtec Ambulance Corporation. Affecting 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 Includes 977 affected units, Bench Seat Top may Collapse, component: SEATS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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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

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.

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 12V554000

Manufacturer: Medtec Ambulance Corporation

Report Received Date: 2012-11-30T00:00:00

Subject: Bench seat top may collapse

Component: Seats

Potentially Affected Units: 977

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 74B238M

Recall Type: Vehicle

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 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: 94.06

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