SeatsRecall 16V-718 · Frontline and Marque vehicles
REV Ambulance Group Orlando, INC. recall 16V-718 covers 39 Frontline and Marque vehicles for a seats problem, reported to NHTSA on October 7, 2016. The manufacturer's latest report (2018 Q1) shows 51% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 16V718000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
REV Ambulance Group Orlando, INC (REV) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Marque Type III, Road Rescue Type I, Road Rescue Type III, Wheeled Coach Type I, Wheeled Coach Type III, Frontline Type I, Frontline Type III, McCoy Miller Type I, and McCoy Miller Type III ambulances manufactured January 1, 2016, to September 30, 2016. Due to a problem with the seat tracks, the attendant seat(s) on the affected vehicles may unexpectedly move in a rapid deceleration event such as a crash.
The risk
In the event of a crash, the seat may move forward at a high rate of speed, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant.
The fix
REV will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seat tracks, free of charge. The recall began on November 20, 2016. Owners may contact REV customer service at 1-800-628-8178.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
51%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 4 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from January 1, 2016 to September 30, 2016. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.