- Summary
- Medtec is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2010 ambulances manufactured from September 14, 2007, through April 15, 2010. The rear facing ambulance attendant seat was not equipped with a type 2 seat belt assembly, and so the vehicles fail to comform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 208, "occupant crash protection."
- Consequence
- Use of an improper seat belt assembly may increase the risk of injury to the seat occupant in the event of a crash.
- Remedy
- Medtec will notify owners and dealers will install a type 2 seat belt assembly free of charge. The safety recall began on December 6, 2010. Owners may contact medtec toll-free at 1-866-263-3832.