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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 12V554000

2010 Medtec Ambulance | 2009 Medtec Ambulance | 2011 Medtec Ambulance — Seats

Published December 4, 2012 · Recall initiated: November 30, 2012

Summary

NHTSA records recall 12V554000, published December 4, 2012 and initiated November 30, 2012. Recalling firm: Medtec Ambulance Corporation; 2010 Medtec Ambulance | 2009 Medtec Ambulance | 2011 Medtec Ambulance — Seats.

What's the hazard

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.

What to do

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.

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Recall details

Brand
MEDTEC
Model
AMBULANCE
Manufacturer
Medtec Ambulance Corporation
Lot
2010 MEDTEC AMBULANCE | 2009 MEDTEC AMBULANCE | 2011 MEDTEC AMBULANCE
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2010 Medtec Ambulance | 2009 Medtec Ambulance | 2011 Medtec Ambulance — Seats recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 12V554000 on December 4, 2012. Reported hazard: 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.

What should I do if I have this product?

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.

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

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: MEDTEC. Model: AMBULANCE.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)