Recall 09V442000: Medtec ambulance corporation

Report received

Nov 17, 2009

Manufacturer

Medtec ambulance corporation

Potentially affected

14vehicles

Model years

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Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible consequence

This defect could result in a fire.

Remedy

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.