2009 Medtec Ambulance Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2009 Medtec Ambulance. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2009 Medtec Ambulance
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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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…
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 2009 Medtec Ambulance. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.
Compare Medtec Ambulance model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Medtec Ambulance model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 Medtec Ambulance | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 Medtec Ambulance | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 Medtec Ambulance | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 Medtec Ambulance | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 Medtec Ambulance | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 Medtec Ambulance | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 Medtec Ambulance | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 Medtec Ambulance | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 Medtec Ambulance | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 Medtec Ambulance | 2 | 0 |
| 2007 Medtec Ambulance | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 Medtec Ambulance | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 Medtec Ambulance | 2 | 0 |
| 2010 Medtec Ambulance | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 Medtec Ambulance | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2009 Medtec Ambulance
How do I know if my 2009 Medtec Ambulance has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 2 campaigns currently list the 2009 Medtec Ambulance; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Medtec dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 09V108000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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.