| Make : MEDTEC | Model : AMBULANCE | Year : 1997 |
| Build Dates : 19950801 - 20031208 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 03V523000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20040408 | Date Received by ODI: 20040204 | Date Added to Database: 20040210 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: PIERCE MANUFACTURING | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: PIERCE MANUFACTURING | ||
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| Component: SEAT BELTS | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 2834 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
ON CERTAIN AMBULANCES, THE SEAT BELT ANCHORS FOR THE SQUAD BENCH COULD PULL OUT FROM THE WALL. |
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Consequence:
SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED IN AN EVENT OF A CRASH. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL STEEL PLATES TO REINFORCE THE SEAT BELT ANCHORS. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MEDTEC AT 1-574-534-2631. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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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). |
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