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NHTSARecalled Oct 19, 2010 · #10V511000

MISSING SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY

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Vehicle safety defect

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Description

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." USE OF AN IMPROPER SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.

Product details

Product
MISSING SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Medtec Ambulance Corporation
Model numbers
2007 THROUGH, 2010 AMBULANCES
UPCs

What you should do

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.

View the official CPSC notice