Vehicle recall 03V523000 · February 4, 2004
1995-2003 Medtec Ambulance
On certain ambulances, the seat belt anchors for the squad bench could pull out from the wall.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain ambulances, the seat belt anchors for the squad bench could pull out from the wall.
- Consequence
- Seat occupant may not be properly restrained in an event of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install steel plates to reinforce the seat belt anchors. Owners should contact medtec at 1-574-534-2631.
- Notes
- Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 03V523000
- Reported to NHTSA
- February 4, 2004
- Filed by
- PIERCE MANUFACTURING
- Owner notification
- April 8, 2004
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 2,834
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Seat belts
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
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