MEDTEC AMBULANCE CORP. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1994-06-06.
Recall campaignNHTSA 94V102000
Structure: body: door
Component
Structure: body: door
Manufacturer
MEDTEC AMBULANCE CORP.
Vehicles affected
13
Reported to NHTSA
1994-06-06
Owners notified
1994-05-20
Defect description
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.
Safety 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.
Manufacturer remedy
REPLACE THE TRIMARK LATCH WITH A DIFFERENT DESIGN LATCH.
Notes
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.
Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.