NHTSA Recall 11V568000: Seat belts: rear/other
MEDIX SPECIALTY VEHICLES, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 360 vehicles. It affects 2007–2011 Medix Type II Ambulance.
| NHTSA campaign | 11V568000 |
|---|---|
| Component | SEAT BELTS › REAR/OTHER |
| Report received | December 2, 2011 |
| Owner notification | January 4, 2012 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Medix is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 type ii ambulances, manufactured from september 1, 2007, through november 16, 2011. Due to oversight, medix installed seats in a rear facing position in the patient compartment with a type i (lap belt only) seat belt configuration. Therefore, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 208, occupant crash protection.
Safety risk
Use of a non-conforming seat belt may increase the risk of injury to the seat occupant in the event of a crash.
Remedy
Medix will notify owners, and will replace the seat belt as required to a type ii design (lap and shoulder belt) free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during january 2012. Owners may contact medix at 1-574-266-0911.
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 11V568000
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.