The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·11V568000·Announced 2011-12-02

Medix Type II Ambulances Recalled for Non-Compliant Rear Seat Belts

Medix is recalling 2007-2011 Type II ambulances because rear-facing seats were installed with lap-only belts, failing federal safety standards.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (non-compliant seat belts) that increases the risk of injury in a crash, but no injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Medix Specialty Vehicles, Inc. is recalling certain Model Year 2007-2011 Type II ambulances manufactured between September 1, 2007, and November 16, 2011. The recall involves 360 vehicles.

Due to an oversight, Medix installed seats in a rear-facing position in the patient compartment with a Type I (lap belt only) seat belt configuration. This configuration fails to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection." The use of a non-conforming seat belt may increase the risk of injury to the seat occupant in the event of a crash.

Medix will notify owners and replace the seat belt with 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 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
MEDIX TYPE II AMBULANCE
Brand
MEDIX
Manufacturer
MEDIX SPECIALTY VEHICLES, INC.
Category
Vehicle — Ambulance
Hazard
Affected units
360

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • TYPE II AMBULANCE

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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