2007–2009 Medtec Ambulance recall: seat belt
⚠️ What's wrong
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.
💥 The risk
If this were to happen, serious injury or death could occur.
🔧 The fix
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.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 09V108000
- Manufacturer
- MEDTEC AMBULANCE CORPORATION
- Vehicles affected
- 72
- Component
- SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
- Owner phone
- 1-866-263-3832
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- May 15, 2009
- Built
- Dec 7, 2006 – Jan 23, 2009
- Recall started by
- MFR
- 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 http://www.safercar.gov .