NHTSA Recall 11V098000: Seats
MEDTEC AMBULANCE CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 87 vehicles. It affects 2010 Medtec Type II (van).
| NHTSA campaign | 11V098000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 11.03 |
| Component | SEATS |
| Report received | February 14, 2011 |
| Owner notification | March 18, 2011 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Medtec is recalling certain model year 2010 ambulance type ii vans for not complying with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 207, "seating systems," and federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages." the rear facing ambulance attendant seat utilizes a steel floor reinforcement plate on the bottom side of the aluminum floor substructure and the reinforcement plate was omitted in some ambulance bodies.
Safety risk
In the event of a crash, the seat belt assembly anchorage may disconnect from the floor causing the assembly to fail to restrain the seat occupant increasing the risk of injury to that occupant.
Remedy
Dealers will install the missing reinforcement plate under the floor substructure free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during march 2011. Owners may contact medtec toll-free at 1-866-263-3832.
Notes
Medtec safety recall no. 11.03.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 11V098000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Medtec Type II (van) | 2010 |
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.