NHTSA Recall 12V554000: Seats
Medtec Ambulance Corporation reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 977 vehicles. It affects 2009–2011 Medtec Ambulance.
| NHTSA campaign | 12V554000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 74B238M |
| Component | SEATS |
| Report received | November 30, 2012 |
| Owner notification | January 8, 2013 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Medtec is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Ambulances (Type I, Type I-AD, Type II, Type III, and Type III-AD) manufactured from January 2, 2009, through May 1, 2011. If an attendant lands on the bench top with great force, such as when the vehicle hits a bump in the road, the bench top screws may loosen and pull out.
Safety risk
If the bench top securing screws pull out then the bench top may drop into the cavity of the bench compartment, increasing the risk of personal injury.
Remedy
Medtec will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The recall began on January 8, 2013. Owners may contact Medtec toll-free at 1-866-263-3832.
Notes
Medtec's recall campaign number is 74B238M.Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 12V554000
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.