Recall 10V511 affects 198 2007-2010 Medtec Type Ii (Van) ambulances for an attendant-seat-belt defect. Repair is free at any franchised Medtec dealer.
Medtec is recalling 198 2007-2010 Type Ii (Van) ambulances because the rear-facing ambulance attendant seat was built without the required Type 2 seat belt assembly. The wrong belt setup can increase injury risk for that seat occupant in a crash, and the Medtec dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The rear-facing ambulance attendant seat in 2007-2010 Medtec Type Ii (Van) ambulances is where a crew member sits while riding in the patient compartment. Its seat belt assembly is supposed to restrain that attendant during a crash, using the correct belt type required for occupant crash protection.
On affected ambulances, that rear-facing attendant seat was not equipped with the required Type 2 seat belt assembly. That means the restraint setup does not match the federal crash-protection standard for that seating position. The issue is not a wear item or a part that slowly breaks down. The ambulance left the manufacturer with the wrong seat-belt configuration for that seat.
There is no warning sign before failure. The belt can look usable in day-to-day service, but the problem is the missing required restraint design for crash protection.
Who's affected?
Spans the 2007-2010 model years for the same Type Ii (Van) configuration, all tied to the seat belt component.
| 2009 Medtec Type Ii (Van) | seat belt |
|---|---|
| 2008 Medtec Type Ii (Van) | seat belt |
| 2010 Medtec Type Ii (Van) | seat belt |
| 2007 Medtec Type Ii (Van) | seat belt |
| Units affected | 198 |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific van is included.
What's the safety risk?
An improper seat belt assembly gives the seat occupant less crash protection and increases the risk of injury. There is no listed warning sign, so confirm by VIN and arrange the recall repair if this vehicle is included. Repair will be free at any franchised Medtec dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2007-2010 Medtec Type Ii (Van) ambulance is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Medtec dealer to ask whether the free Type 2 seat belt assembly installation is open for your ambulance.
- Use Medtec's owner notice mailed on December 6, 2010, or reference recall number 10V511 when you call.
- Schedule the Type 2 seat belt assembly installation that gives the rear-facing ambulance attendant seat the required crash-protection restraint.
- Avoid using the rear-facing attendant seat for transport until the proper seat belt assembly is installed.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Medtec technician installs a Type 2 seat belt assembly for the rear facing ambulance attendant seat. The remedy adds the shoulder and lap belt assembly needed for occupant crash protection compliance. Medtec began the safety recall on December 6, 2010, and the installation is free under the recall. Parts and labor are covered; ask the service desk to confirm the campaign before the ambulance is brought in.
Timeline
| October 19, 2010 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| December 6, 2010 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 10V511?
Recall 10V511 covers 198 2007-2010 Medtec Type Ii (Van) ambulances with a rear-facing ambulance attendant seat that lacks the required Type 2 seat belt assembly. Medtec dealers will install the correct seat belt assembly free of charge.
What should I do if my 2007-2010 Medtec Type Ii (Van) is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific ambulance is included in recall 10V511. If it is, contact a franchised Medtec dealer or Medtec customer service at 1-866-263-3832 to arrange the Type 2 seat belt installation. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to correct the safety defect at no cost, and Medtec's remedy says dealers will install a Type 2 seat belt assembly free of charge.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is higher injury risk for the rear-facing attendant seat occupant in a crash. Recall 10V511 concerns an improper seat belt assembly, so the fix is the dealer-installed Type 2 seat belt assembly.
What if I bought this Medtec Type Ii (Van) used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recalls follow the vehicle, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific ambulance is included, then give the dealer recall number 10V511 when you call.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/10V511000 |
|---|---|
| Medtec customer service | 1-866-263-3832 |
| NHTSA recall # | 10V511 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 10V511000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 3, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →