2007–2009 Medtec AD-170 & 2007–2009 Medtec FD-160 + 1 more recall: equipment
⚠️ What's wrong
Medtec ambulance is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 AD-170, FD-160 and PD-168 ambulances equipped with carrier airv ceiling units, model nos. 68RV0010BA, 68RV0012CA, and 68RV0010EA. The heater element in these assemblies may be defective which could cause the unit to create smoke or sparks.
💥 The risk
This defect could result in a fire.
🔧 The fix
Medtec ambulance will notify owners and the ambulances will be repaired by carrier free of charge. Please see carrier's defect report 09E-053. The safety recall began on november 19, 2009. Owners may contact carrier at 1-877-584-7059 or medtec ambulance at 1-574-534-1318.
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
- 09V442000
- Manufacturer recall #
- 35-1570451
- Manufacturer
- MEDTEC AMBULANCE CORPORATION
- Vehicles affected
- 14
- Component
- EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
- Owner phone
- 1-877-584-7059
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Nov 19, 2009
- Built
- May 1, 2007 – Jul 30, 2009
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Medtec's campaign number is 35-1570451.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 .