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💥 Crash risk🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 16V718📅 Oct 7, 2016

2016–2017 Frontline Type I & 2016–2017 Frontline Type III + 7 more recall: seats

⚠️ What's wrong

REV Ambulance Group Orlando, INC (REV) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Marque Type III, Road Rescue Type I, Road Rescue Type III, Wheeled Coach Type I, Wheeled Coach Type III, Frontline Type I, Frontline Type III, McCoy Miller Type I, and McCoy Miller Type III ambulances manufactured January 1, 2016, to September 30, 2016. Due to a problem with the seat tracks, the attendant seat(s) on the affected vehicles may unexpectedly move in a rapid deceleration event such as a crash.

💥 The risk

In the event of a crash, the seat may move forward at a high rate of speed, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant.

🔧 The fix

REV will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seat tracks, free of charge. The recall began on November 20, 2016. Owners may contact REV customer service at 1-800-628-8178.

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
16V718000
Manufacturer
REV Ambulance Group Orlando, INC.
Vehicles affected
39
Component
SEATS
Owner phone
1-800-628-8178
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Nov 20, 2016
Built
Jan 1, 2016 – Sep 30, 2016
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles in this recall

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

FAQ

Is the 16V718 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 16V718?

2016–2017 Frontline Type I & 2016–2017 Frontline Type III + 7 more. 39 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Frontline dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-628-8178.