Medtec 2007–2009 Seat Belts recall
Recalled April 1, 2009 · NHTSA recall 09V108000 · Medtec
Hazard
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.
Units
72 units
Description
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.
What to do
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.
Product
Medtec AMBULANCE
Manufacturer(s)
Medtec Ambulance Corporation
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →