Vehicle recall 09V442000 · November 17, 2009
Medtec AD-170, FD-160 and 1 more model
The heater element in these assemblies may be defective which could cause the unit to create smoke or sparks.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Medtec ambulance is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 AD-170, FD-160 and PD-168 ambulances equipped with carrier airv ceiling units, model nos. 68RV0010BA, 68RV0012CA, and 68RV0010EA. The heater element in these assemblies may be defective which could cause the unit to create smoke or sparks.
- Consequence
- This defect could result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Medtec ambulance will notify owners and the ambulances will be repaired by carrier free of charge. Please see carrier's defect report 09E-053. The safety recall began on November 19, 2009. Owners may contact carrier at 1-877-584-7059 or medtec ambulance at 1-574-534-1318.
- Notes
- Medtec's campaign number is 35-1570451.OWNERS may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 09V442000
- Reported to NHTSA
- November 17, 2009
- Filed by
- MEDTEC AMBULANCE CORPORATION
- Manufacturer campaign
- 35-1570451
- Owner notification
- November 19, 2009
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 14
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Equipment › Appliance › Air conditioner
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Medtec AD-170 (2007-2009): 2009, 2008, 2007
- Medtec FD-160 (2007-2009): 2009, 2008, 2007
- Medtec PD-168 (2007-2009): 2009, 2008, 2007
Has your Medtec been repaired?
Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.
NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Medtec dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.