Medtec 1993 Structure recall
Recalled June 6, 1994 · NHTSA recall 94V102000 · Medtec
Hazard
THE LACK OF SECURE DOOR LATCHING IN THE REAR DOOR INCREASES THE POSSIBILITY OF INJURY TO PASSENGERS RIDING IN THE REAR OF THE AMBULANCE.
Remedy
REPLACE THE TRIMARK LATCH WITH A DIFFERENT DESIGN LATCH.
Units
13 units
Description
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.
What to do
REPLACE THE TRIMARK LATCH WITH A DIFFERENT DESIGN LATCH.
Product
Medtec AMBULANCE
Manufacturer(s)
Medtec Ambulance Corporation
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →