LEADER TYPE II AMBULANCE 2008: SEAT BELTS:REAR
| Make : LEADER | Model : TYPE II AMBULANCE | Year : 2008 |
| Build Dates : 2007-09-01 - 2011-11-16 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 11V568000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2012-01-04 | Date Received by ODI: 2011-12-02 | Date Added to Database: 2011-12-02 |
| Manufacturers Involved: MEDIX SPECIALTY VEHICLES, INC. | ||
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| Component: SEAT BELTS:REAR | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 360 | ||
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Summary:
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." |
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Consequence:
USE OF A NON-CONFORMING SEAT BELT MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH. |
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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. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: 571 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 208 | |
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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 HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV . |
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