Medtec Ambulance: Anchorage

Date

April 1, 2009

Filed by

Medtec Ambulance Corporation

Vehicles

Medtec Ambulance (2007, 2008, 2009)

Component

Seat Belts › Front › Anchorage

Description of the defect

Medtec is recalling 72 my 2007-2009 additional Duty Ambulances. The Seat Belt anchors for The squad bench Are fastened to The sidewall of The Ambulance Body, using 1/4-20 self-threading Machine screws. In some cases, incorrect mounting screws were installed. The Seat Belt anchors could pull Free of The wall mounting.

Potentially affected

72

What can happen

If this were to happen, serious injury or death could occur.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect The Seat Belt anchors And make Sure The anchor fasteners Are tight And The fasteners Are not missing or partially pulled out. The recall is expected to begin during May 2009. Owners May contact medec at 1-866-263-3832.

Recall notes

Owners May also contact The National Highway traffic Safety administration's Vehicle Safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=HTTP://WWW.safercar.gov>HTTP://WWW.safercar.gov</a> .

Owner notification date

May 15, 2009

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Recall number

09V108000

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.