Body: doorRecall 94V-102 · 1993 Medtec Ambulance
MEDTEC AMBULANCE CORP. recall 94V-102 covers 13 1993 Medtec Ambulance for a body: door problem, reported to NHTSA on June 6, 1994.
Source: NHTSA recall 94V102000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
THE OUTSIDE LATCH OF THE TRIMARK REAR DOORS DOES NOT WORK IN UNISON WITH THE STRIKER, CAUSING THE RODS OF THE DOORS TO BIND. THIS BINDING CAUSED THE STRIKER PADDLE TO BREAK, AND THE DOORS TO NOT COMPLETELY LATCH SHUT.
The risk
THE LACK OF SECURE DOOR LATCHING IN THE REAR DOOR INCREASES THE POSSIBILITY OF INJURY TO PASSENGERS RIDING IN THE REAR OF THE AMBULANCE.
The fix
REPLACE THE TRIMARK LATCH WITH A DIFFERENT DESIGN LATCH.
SYSTEM: STRUCTURE; DOOR ASSEMBLY.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FORD AND FREIGHTLINER CHASSIS CONVERTED INTO AMBULANCES.NOTES: ALL AMBULANCES HAVE BEEN REPAIRED BY MEDTEC.IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME AND FREE OF CHARGE OR THE REMEDY DOES NOT CORRECT THE DEFECT OR NONCOMPLIANCE, PLEASE CONTACT MEDTEC SERVICE CENTER AT 1-219-534-2631. ALSO, CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
The investigation behind this recall
- DOOR STRIKER BOLT FAILURESNHTSA