| Make : MCCOY MILLER | Model : AMBULANCE | Year : 1997 |
| Build Dates : 19961201 - 19970905 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 97V157000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19970919 | Date Received by ODI: 19970912 | Date Added to Database: 19970922 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: WARRICK INDUSTRIES, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: VERITRANS SPECIALTY VEHICLES, INC. | ||
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| Component: SEAT BELTS | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 241 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: AMBULANCES EQUIPPED WITH TECHNICIAN'S SEATS IN THE PATIENT COMPARTMENT MOUNTED ON WOODEN BASES. THE WOODEN SEAT BASES AND THE ASSOCIATED SEAT BELTS ARE NOT PROPERLY ANCHORED TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NOS. 207, "SEATING SYSTEMS," AND 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES." |
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Consequence:
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE OCCUPANT OF THIS SEAT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL RESTRUCTURE THE ATTACHMENT OF THE SEAT BASE TO THE FLOOR AND TO THE FRONT BULKHEAD. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: 571 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 207 | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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