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💥 Crash risk🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 11V568📅 Dec 2, 2011

2007–2011 Medix Type II Ambulance recall: seat belt

⚠️ What's wrong

Medix is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Type II ambulances, manufactured from september 1, 2007, through november 16, 2011. Due to oversight, medix installed seats in a rear facing position in the patient compartment with a Type I (lap belt only) seat belt configuration. Therefore, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 208, “occupant crash protection.”

💥 The risk

Use of a non-conforming seat belt may increase the risk of injury to the seat occupant in the event of a crash.

🔧 The fix

Medix will notify owners, and will replace the seat belt as required to a Type II design (lap and shoulder belt) free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during january 2012. Owners may contact medix at 1-574-266-0911.

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
11V568000
Manufacturer
MEDIX SPECIALTY VEHICLES, INC.
Vehicles affected
360
Component
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Jan 4, 2012
Built
Sep 1, 2007 – Nov 16, 2011
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 .

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 11V568 recall repair 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.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 11V568?

2007–2011 Medix Type II Ambulance. 360 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Medix dealer to book the free repair.