Seat beltsRecall 03V-523 · 1995–2003 Medtec Ambulance
PIERCE MANUFACTURING recall 03V-523 covers 2,834 1995–2003 Medtec Ambulance for a seat belts problem, reported to NHTSA on February 4, 2004.
Source: NHTSA recall 03V523000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
ON CERTAIN AMBULANCES, THE SEAT BELT ANCHORS FOR THE SQUAD BENCH COULD PULL OUT FROM THE WALL.
The risk
SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED IN AN EVENT OF A CRASH.
The fix
DEALERS WILL INSTALL STEEL PLATES TO REINFORCE THE SEAT BELT ANCHORS. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MEDTEC AT 1-574-534-2631.
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.