Recall 11V098 covers 87 2010 Medtec Type Ii (Van) ambulances with a missing seat reinforcement plate. Repair is free at any franchised Medtec dealer.
Medtec is recalling 87 2010 Type Ii (Van) ambulances because some rear-facing attendant seats were built without the floor reinforcement plate for the seat belt anchorage. In a crash, the anchorage can separate from the floor and fail to restrain the occupant, increasing injury risk; the Medtec dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The rear-facing ambulance attendant seat in a 2010 Medtec Type Ii (Van) ambulance is the seat used by a crew member in the patient area. Its seat belt anchorage is the hardware and structure that hold the belt and seat to the ambulance body during normal driving and crash loads. A steel reinforcement plate under the aluminum floor substructure spreads those forces so the seat and belt stay anchored.
On affected ambulance bodies, that steel floor reinforcement plate was left out beneath the rear-facing attendant seat. Without the plate, the aluminum floor does not have the support required for the seating system and seat belt anchorage standards. The issue is not the belt webbing or buckle; it is the missing structure under the floor that supports the seat.
There is no warning sign before failure. The missing plate is hidden under the floor, so the seat and belt can look normal during everyday use.
Who's affected?
| 2010 Medtec Type Ii (Van) | seat assembly |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 87 |
Not every 2010 Medtec Type Ii (Van) van is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific van is included.
What's the safety risk?
In a crash, the seat belt anchorage can disconnect from the floor and leave the belt assembly unable to restrain the occupant, increasing injury risk for that occupant. Schedule the recall work soon, especially before carrying passengers. Repair will be free at any franchised Medtec dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2010 Medtec Type Ii (Van) is included in this recall.
- Watch for the Medtec owner letter mailed on March 18, 2011, or call Medtec customer service at 1-866-263-3832 if you never received it.
- Ask Medtec customer service where to arrange the free reinforcement-plate installation that secures the rear-facing ambulance attendant seat-belt anchorage.
- Bring the recall notice if you have it, and reference recall number 11V098 when you call.
- Limit ambulance use until the repair is complete because the seat-belt anchorage can disconnect in a crash.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Medtec technician installs the missing steel reinforcement plate under the floor substructure for the rear facing ambulance attendant seat. The plate supports the seat and seat belt anchorage area from the underside of the aluminum floor structure. The dealer repair will be free once available, with parts and labor covered by the recall. Ask the service desk what appointment timing looks like when the repair opens.
Timeline
| February 14, 2011 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| March 18, 2011 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 11V098?
Recall 11V098 covers 87 2010 Medtec Type Ii (Van) ambulances with a missing steel reinforcement plate under the rear-facing ambulance attendant seat. In a crash, the seat belt anchorage can separate from the floor, increasing injury risk to the seat occupant.
What should I do if my 2010 Medtec Type Ii (Van) is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific ambulance is included in recall 11V098. If it is, contact a Medtec dealer or Medtec at 1-866-263-3832 and ask for the missing floor reinforcement plate installation. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Medtec dealers will install the missing reinforcement plate under the floor substructure free of charge.
What is the safety risk in recall 11V098?
The risk is occupant restraint failure during a crash. Recall 11V098 says the rear-facing ambulance attendant seat belt anchorage can disconnect from the floor if the reinforcement plate is missing, increasing the risk of injury to that seat occupant.
What if I bought this Medtec ambulance used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the VIN, not the first owner. Check your VIN, then give recall number 11V098 to the Medtec service contact so they can confirm whether the reinforcement plate installation is still open.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/11V098000 |
|---|---|
| Medtec customer service | 1-866-263-3832 |
| NHTSA recall # | 11V098 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 11V098000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Owner Notice (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 →