Defect Description For Recall
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, Øoccupant Crash ProteCTIon.Ø
Make Of Vehicle
MEDIX
Model Of Vehicle
TYPE II AMBULANCE
Year
2009
Recall Campaign Number
11V568000
Component Description
Seat Belts:Rear/Other
Effect Of Defect
Use Of A Non-Conforming Seat Belt May Increase The Risk Of Injury To The Seat Occupant In The Event Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Medix Specialty Vehicles, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20070901
End Of Manufacture
20111116
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
360
Date Owners Notified
20120104
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Medix Specialty Vehicles, Inc.
Date Report Received
20111202
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
208