2010 Medix Type Ii Ambulance | 2008 Medix Type Ii Ambulance | 2011 Medix Type Ii Ambulance | 2009 Medix Type Ii Ambulance | 2007 Medix Type Ii Ambulance — Seat belts: rear/other
Published December 2, 2011 · Recall initiated: December 2, 2011
Summary
NHTSA records recall 11V568000, published December 2, 2011. Recalling firm: MEDIX SPECIALTY VEHICLES, INC.; 2010 Medix Type Ii Ambulance | 2008 Medix Type Ii Ambulance | 2011 Medix Type Ii Ambulance | 2009 Medix Type Ii Ambulance | 2007 Medix Type Ii Ambulance — Seat belts: rear/other.
What's the hazard
MEDIX IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007-2011 TYPE II AMBULANCES, MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 1, 2007, THROUGH NOVEMBER 16, 2011. DUE TO OVERSIGHT, MEDIX INSTALLED SEATS IN A REAR FACING POSITION IN THE PATIENT COMPARTMENT WITH A TYPE I (LAP BELT ONLY) SEAT BELT CONFIGURATION. THEREFORE, THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NUMBER 208, OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION.
What to do
MEDIX WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND WILL REPLACE THE SEAT BELT AS REQUIRED TO A TYPE II DESIGN (LAP AND SHOULDER BELT) FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JANUARY 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MEDIX AT 1-574-266-0911.
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Recall details
- Brand
- MEDIX
- Model
- TYPE II AMBULANCE
- Manufacturer
- MEDIX SPECIALTY VEHICLES, INC.
- Lot
- 2010 MEDIX TYPE II AMBULANCE | 2008 MEDIX TYPE II AMBULANCE | 2011 MEDIX TYPE II AMBULANCE | 2009 MEDIX TYPE II AMBULANCE | 2007 MEDIX TYPE II AMBULANCE
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2010 Medix Type Ii Ambulance | 2008 Medix Type Ii Ambulance | 2011 Medix Type Ii Ambulance | 2009 Medix Type Ii Ambulance | 2007 Medix Type Ii Ambulance — Seat belts: rear/other recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 11V568000 on December 2, 2011. Reported hazard: MEDIX IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007-2011 TYPE II AMBULANCES, MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 1, 2007, THROUGH NOVEMBER 16, 2011. DUE TO OVERSIGHT, MEDIX INSTALLED SEATS IN A REAR FACING POSITION IN THE PATIENT COMPARTMENT WITH A TYPE I (LAP BELT ONLY) SEAT BELT CONFIGURATION. THEREFORE, THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NUMBER 208, OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION.
What should I do if I have this product?
MEDIX WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND WILL REPLACE THE SEAT BELT AS REQUIRED TO A TYPE II DESIGN (LAP AND SHOULDER BELT) FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JANUARY 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MEDIX AT 1-574-266-0911.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: MEDIX. Model: TYPE II AMBULANCE.