Recalls for 2003 Medtec Ambulance

DEFECT #1 - SEAT BELTS

Posted on: 2004-02-10
Description
On certain ambulances, the seat belt anchors for the squad bench could pull out from the wall.  

Consequence
Seat occupant may not be properly restrained in an event of a crash.  

Corrective Action
Dealers will install steel plates to reinforce the seat belt anchors.  Owners should contact medtec at 1-574-534-2631.  

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).

DEFECT #2 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Posted on: 2004-10-15
Description
On certain ambulances, a diode in the anti-lock braking system (abs) module may experience an electrical short.  

Consequence
The electrical short may cause an abs malfunction that would illuminate the abs warning light, or the module may overheat resulting in a burning odor, smoke, and/or fire.  This condition may occur while the vehicle is being driven or unattended.  

Corrective Action
Dealers will install a new fuse in the abs circuit and install a heat shield over the abs module.  The recall is expected to begin on october 8, 2004.  Owners should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673 or medtec at 1-574-534-2631.  Also ford is extending the limited warranty (for a one time replacement) of the abs module for a total of 10 years or 150,000 miles from the warranty start date, whichever occurs first.  If your vehicle has already accumulated more than 150,000 miles, this coverage will last until september 30, 2005.  

Notes
Medtec/ford recall no.  04s22/customer satisfaction program 04n03.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).