Vehicle Make / Model: MEDTEC / AMBULANCE |
Model Year(s): 2009-2011 |
Manufacturer: Medtec Ambulance Corporation
Report Receipt Date: NOV 30, 2012
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V554000
NHTSA Action Number: PE11041
Component: SEATS
Potential Number of Units Affected: 996
Summary:
Medtec is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Ambulances (Type I, Type I-AD, Type II, Type III, and Type III-AD) manufactured from January 2, 2009, through May 1, 2011. If an attendant lands on the bench top with great force, such as when the vehicle hits a bump in the road, the bench top screws may loosen and pull out.
Consequence:
If the bench top securing screws pull out then the bench top may drop into the cavity of the bench compartment, increasing the risk of personal injury.
Remedy:
The remedy for this recall campaign is still under development. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Medtec toll-free at 1-866-263-3832.
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