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2009-2011 Medtec Ambulance recall: seats

Medtec Ambulance Corporation reported this safety recall on November 30, 2012. It covers about 977 vehicles.

vehicles affected
977
reported
Nov 30, 2012
owners notified
Jan 8, 2013

Seats

What is wrong
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.
Risk
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
Medtec will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The recall began on January 8, 2013. Owners may contact Medtec toll-free at 1‑866‑263‑3832.

Recall number 12V554000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 12V554000

Is there a recall on the 2009-2011 Medtec Ambulance seats?

Yes. Recall 12V554000, reported on November 30, 2012, covers about 977 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 12V554000?

Medtec will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The recall began on January 8, 2013. Owners may contact Medtec toll-free at 1‑866‑263‑3832.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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