NHTSA Recall 02V134000: Seats
VERITRANS SPECIALTY VEHICLES reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 51 vehicles. It affects 1994–2002 McCoy Miller Resq-Medica.
| NHTSA campaign | 02V134000 |
|---|---|
| Component | SEATS |
| Report received | May 16, 2002 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
On certain ambulances, the cockpit seating system anchorage for the freightliner chassis includes a flat washer between the cap screw and the mounting flange of the cockpit seat riser assembly. This washer may have been excluded from the fastener assembly.
Safety risk
The seat riser could separate from the chassis floor, increasing the risk of serious injury or death.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the vehicles to determine if the washer is missing, and if so, remove the cap screw and replace with the proper washer. Owner notification began april 26, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact mccoy miller at 1-574-264-7511.
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).
Vehicles covered by recall 02V134000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| McCoy Miller Resq-Medica | 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.