NHTSA recall 09V108000
Seat belts › Front › Anchorage
Medtec Ambulance
Reported Apr 1, 200972 vehicles affectedMEDTEC AMBULANCE CORPORATIONBuilt Dec 7, 2006 – Jan 23, 2009
The defect
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.
The risk
If this were to happen, serious injury or death could occur.
The remedy
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.