NHTSA Recall 10V511000: Seat belts
MEDTEC AMBULANCE CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 198 vehicles. It affects 2007–2010 Medtec Type II (van).
| NHTSA campaign | 10V511000 |
|---|---|
| Component | SEAT BELTS |
| Report received | October 19, 2010 |
| Owner notification | December 6, 2010 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Medtec is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2010 ambulances manufactured from september 14, 2007, through april 15, 2010. The rear facing ambulance attendant seat was not equipped with a type 2 seat belt assembly, and so the vehicles fail to comform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 208, "occupant crash protection."
Safety risk
Use of an improper seat belt assembly may increase the risk of injury to the seat occupant in the event of a crash.
Remedy
Medtec will notify owners and dealers will install a type 2 seat belt assembly free of charge. The safety recall began on december 6, 2010. Owners may contact medtec toll-free at 1-866-263-3832.
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> .
Vehicles covered by recall 10V511000
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.