Medtec Ambulance Recalls & Complaints by Model Year
NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls and 0 owner complaints across 15 model years of the Medtec Ambulance (1993–2011).
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| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 Medtec Ambulance | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 Medtec Ambulance | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 Medtec Ambulance | 2 | 0 |
| 2008 Medtec Ambulance | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 Medtec Ambulance | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 Medtec Ambulance | 2 | 0 |
| 2002 Medtec Ambulance | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 Medtec Ambulance | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 Medtec Ambulance | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 Medtec Ambulance | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 Medtec Ambulance | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 Medtec Ambulance | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 Medtec Ambulance | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 Medtec Ambulance | 1 | 0 |
| 1993 Medtec Ambulance | 1 | 0 |
All Medtec Ambulance recalls (5)
Every NHTSA safety campaign that lists a Medtec Ambulance, most recent first, with the model years each one covers.
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Seats
Medtec is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Ambulances (Type I, Type I-AD, Type II, Type III, and Type III-AD) manufactured from January 2, 2009, through May 1, 2011. If an attendant lands on the bench top with great force, such as when the vehicle hits a bump in the road, the bench top screws may loosen and pull out.
Remedy: Medtec will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The recall began on January 8, 2013. Owners may contact Medtec toll-free at 1-866-263-3832.
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Anchorage (seat belts)
Medtec is recalling 72 my 2007-2009 additional duty ambulances. The seat belt anchors for the squad bench are fastened to the sidewall of the ambulance body, using 1/4-20 self-threading machine screws. In some cases, incorrect mounting screws were installed. The seat belt anchors could pull free of the wall mounting.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the seat belt anchors and make sure the anchor fasteners are tight and the fasteners are not missing or partially pulled out. The recall is expected to begin during may 2009. Owners may contact…
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Electrical system: wiring
On certain ambulances, a diode in the anti-lock braking system (ABS) module may experience an electrical short.
Remedy: Dealers will install a new fuse in the ABS circuit and install a heat shield over the ABS module. The recall is expected to begin on october 8, 2004. Owners should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673 or medtec at…
Model years: 2003
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Seat belts
On certain ambulances, the seat belt anchors for the squad bench could pull out from the wall.
Remedy: Dealers will install steel plates to reinforce the seat belt anchors. Owners should contact medtec at 1-574-534-2631.
Model years: 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003
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Door (structure)
The outside latch of the trimark rear doors does not work in unison with the striker, causing the rods of the doors to bind. This binding caused the striker paddle to break, and the doors to not completely latch shut.
Remedy: Replace the trimark latch with a different design latch.
Model years: 1993
Other Medtec models
- Type III (van)1 complaints
- AD-1700 complaints
- FD-1600 complaints
- PD-1680 complaints
- Type II (van)0 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.