Medtec Ambulance (2009) – 12V554000

Defect Description For Recall

Medtec Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2009-2011 Ambulances (Type I, Type I-Ad, Type Ii, Type Iii, And Type Iii-Ad) Manufactured From January 2, 2009, Through May 1, 2011. If An Attendant Lands On The Bench Top With Great Force, Such As When The Vehicle Hits A Bump In The Road, The Bench Top Screws May Loosen And Pull Out.

Make Of Vehicle

MEDTEC

Model Of Vehicle

AMBULANCE

Year

2009

Recall Campaign Number

12V554000

Component Description

Seats

Effect Of Defect

If The Bench Top Securing Screws Pull Out Then The Bench Top May Drop Into The Cavity Of The Bench Compartment, Increasing The Risk Of Personal Injury.

Fix Defect

Medtec Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Repair The Vehicles Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On January 8, 2013. Owners May Contact Medtec Toll-Free At 1-866-263-3832.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Medtec Ambulance Corporation

Start Of Manufacture

20090102

End Of Manufacture

20110501

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

977

Date Owners Notified

20130108

Initiated By

Odi

Responsible Manufacturer

Medtec Ambulance Corporation

Date Report Received

20121130

Make Campaign Number

74B238M

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard