Medtec Ambulance Corporation | NHTSA Recall #94V102000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 94V102000 by Medtec Ambulance Corporation. Includes 13 affected units, STRUCTURE:DOOR ASSEMBLY, component: STRUCTURE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

The outside latch of the trimark rear doors does not work in unison with the striker, causing the rods of the doors to bind. This binding caused the striker paddle to break, and the doors to not completely latch shut.

Corrective Action

Replace the trimark latch with a different design latch.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 94V102000

Manufacturer: Medtec Ambulance Corporation

Report Received Date: 1994-06-06T00:00:00

Subject: Structure:door assembly

Component: Structure

Potentially Affected Units: 13

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: The outside latch of the trimark rear doors does not work in unison with the striker, causing the rods of the doors to bind. This binding caused the striker paddle to break, and the doors to not completely latch shut.

Consequence Summary: The lack of secure door latching in the rear door increases the possibility of injury to passengers riding in the rear of the ambulance.

Corrective Action: Replace the trimark latch with a different design latch.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-59vu.d5tq.w26u

NHTSA ID: 94V102000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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