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NHTSARecalled Apr 1, 2009 · #09V108000

SEAT BELT ANCHORS

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

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. IF THIS WERE TO HAPPEN, SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH COULD OCCUR.

Product details

Product
SEAT BELT ANCHORS
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Medtec Ambulance Corporation
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

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.

View the official CPSC notice