2009 MEDTEC TYPE II (VAN) Recall

Campaign:

10V511000 on 10/24/2010

Component:

Seat belts

Affected:

198

Defect:

Medtec is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2010 ambulances manufactured from september 14, 2007, through april 15, 2010. the rear facing ambulance attendant seat was not equipped with a type 2 seat belt assembly, and so the vehicles fail to comform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 208, "occupant crash protection."

Consequence:

Use of an improper seat belt assembly may increase the risk of injury to the seat occupant in the event of a crash.

Correction:

Medtec will notify owners and dealers will install a type 2 seat belt assembly free of charge. the safety recall began on december 6, 2010. owners may contact medtec toll-free 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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