2008 MEDIX TYPE II AMBULANCE Recall

Campaign:: 11V568000 on 12/01/2011
Component:: Seat belts:rear
Manufactured:: 08/31/2007 - 11/15/2011
Affected:: 360
Defect:: 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.'
Consequence:: Use of a non-conforming seat belt may increase the risk of injury to the seat occupant in the event of a crash.
Correction:: 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.
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> .