NHTSA recall 16V718000
Seats
Frontline Type I and 8 more
The defect
REV Ambulance Group Orlando, INC (REV) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Marque Type III, Road Rescue Type I, Road Rescue Type III, Wheeled Coach Type I, Wheeled Coach Type III, Frontline Type I, Frontline Type III, McCoy Miller Type I, and McCoy Miller Type III ambulances manufactured January 1, 2016, to September 30, 2016. Due to a problem with the seat tracks, the attendant seat(s) on the affected vehicles may unexpectedly move in a rapid deceleration event such as a crash.
The risk
In the event of a crash, the seat may move forward at a high rate of speed, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant.
The remedy
REV will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seat tracks, free of charge. The recall began on November 20, 2016. Owners may contact REV customer service at 1-800-628-8178.