WHEELED COACH TYPE III 2016: SEATS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V718000

Make Model Year
WHEELED COACH TYPE III 2016
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2016-11-20 2016-10-07 2016-10-07

Production Dates: 2016-01-01 - 2016-09-30

Manufacturers Involved: REV Ambulance Group Orlando, Inc.

Component: SEATS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 39

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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.

Consequence

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.

Remedy

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.

Notes

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.