Recall 11V568000: 2007–2011 Medix Type II Ambulance
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Dec 2, 2011
- Vehicles affected
- 360
- Models
- 1
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Medix is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 type ii ambulances, manufactured from september 1, 2007, through november 16, 2011. Due to oversight, medix installed seats in a rear facing position in the patient compartment with a type i (lap belt only) seat belt configuration. Therefore, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 208, occupant crash protection.
The risk
Use of a non-conforming seat belt may increase the risk of injury to the seat occupant in the event of a crash.
The fix
Medix will notify owners, and will replace the seat belt as required to a type ii design (lap and shoulder belt) free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during january 2012. Owners may contact medix at 1-574-266-0911.
Notes
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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Affected vehicles
- 2007 Medix Type II Ambulance
- 2008 Medix Type II Ambulance
- 2009 Medix Type II Ambulance
- 2010 Medix Type II Ambulance
- 2011 Medix Type II Ambulance
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 11V568000
- Manufacturer
- MEDIX SPECIALTY VEHICLES, INC.
- Owner letters
- Jan 4, 2012
- Components
- Seat belts:rear/other (Seats & Seat Belts)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology