Recall 11V568000: Medix specialty vehicles, inc.

Report received

Dec 2, 2011

Manufacturer

Medix specialty vehicles, inc.

Potentially affected

360vehicles

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

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.”

Possible consequence

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

Remedy

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.