NHTSA Recall 03V523000: Seat belts

PIERCE MANUFACTURING reported this safety recall to NHTSA on February 4, 2004, covering an estimated 2,834 vehicles. It affects 1995–2003 Medtec Ambulance.

2,834

vehicles potentially affected

model affected

2004

owners notified (April 8)

NHTSA campaign	03V523000
Component	SEAT BELTS
Report received	February 4, 2004
Owner notification	April 8, 2004
Initiated by	Manufacturer

Defect

On certain ambulances, the seat belt anchors for the squad bench could pull out from the wall.

Safety risk

Seat occupant may not be properly restrained in an event of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will install steel plates to reinforce the seat belt anchors. Owners should contact medtec at 1-574-534-2631.

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 03V523000

Make and model	Model years
Medtec Ambulance	1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003

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.