2007 MEDTEC AMBULANCE Recall

Campaign:

09V108000 on 03/31/2009

Component:

Seat belts:front:anchorage

Manufactured:

12/06/2006 - 01/22/2009

Affected:

72

Defect:

Medtec is recalling 72 my 2007-2009 additional duty ambulances. the seat belt anchors for the squad bench are fastened to the sidewall of the ambulance body, using 1/4-20 self-threading machine screws. in some cases, incorrect mounting screws were installed. the seat belt anchors could pull free of the wall mounting.

Consequence:

If this were to happen, serious injury or death could occur.

Correction:

Dealers will inspect the seat belt anchors and make sure the anchor fasteners are tight and the fasteners are not missing or partially pulled out. the recall is expected to begin during may 2009. owners may contact medec at 1-866-263-3832.

Notes:

Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

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