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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 11V098000

2010 Medtec Type Ii (Van) — Seats

Published February 16, 2011 · Recall initiated: February 14, 2011

Summary

NHTSA records recall 11V098000, published February 16, 2011 and initiated February 14, 2011. Recalling firm: Medtec Ambulance Corporation; 2010 Medtec Type Ii (Van) — Seats.

What's the hazard

MEDTEC IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 AMBULANCE TYPE II VANS FOR NOT COMPLYING WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 207, "SEATING SYSTEMS," AND FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES." THE REAR FACING AMBULANCE ATTENDANT SEAT UTILIZES A STEEL FLOOR REINFORCEMENT PLATE ON THE BOTTOM SIDE OF THE ALUMINUM FLOOR SUBSTRUCTURE AND THE REINFORCEMENT PLATE WAS OMITTED IN SOME AMBULANCE BODIES.

What to do

DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE MISSING REINFORCEMENT PLATE UNDER THE FLOOR SUBSTRUCTURE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MARCH 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MEDTEC TOLL-FREE AT 1-866-263-3832.

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Recall details

Brand
MEDTEC
Model
TYPE II (VAN)
Manufacturer
Medtec Ambulance Corporation
Lot
2010 MEDTEC TYPE II (VAN)
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2010 Medtec Type Ii (Van) — Seats recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 11V098000 on February 16, 2011. Reported hazard: MEDTEC IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 AMBULANCE TYPE II VANS FOR NOT COMPLYING WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 207, "SEATING SYSTEMS," AND FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES." THE REAR FACING AMBULANCE ATTENDANT SEAT UTILIZES A STEEL FLOOR REINFORCEMENT PLATE ON THE BOTTOM SIDE OF THE ALUMINUM FLOOR SUBSTRUCTURE AND THE REINFORCEMENT PLATE WAS OMITTED IN SOME AMBULANCE BODIES.

What should I do if I have this product?

DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE MISSING REINFORCEMENT PLATE UNDER THE FLOOR SUBSTRUCTURE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MARCH 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MEDTEC TOLL-FREE AT 1-866-263-3832.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: MEDTEC. Model: TYPE II (VAN).

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)