Recall 10V511000: Medtec ambulance corporation

Report received

Oct 19, 2010

Manufacturer

Medtec ambulance corporation

Potentially affected

198vehicles

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 is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2010 ambulances manufactured from september 14, 2007, through april 15, 2010. The rear facing ambulance attendant seat was not equipped with a type 2 seat belt assembly, and so the vehicles fail to comform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 208, "occupant crash protection."

Possible consequence

Use of an improper seat belt assembly may increase the risk of injury to the seat occupant in the event of a crash.

Remedy

Medtec will notify owners and dealers will install a type 2 seat belt assembly free of charge. The safety recall began on december 6, 2010. Owners may contact medtec toll-free at 1-866-263-3832.