CarRecallWatch- Component
- SEATS
- Problem
- REV Ambulance Group Orlando, INC (REV) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Marque Type III, Road Rescue Type I, Road Rescue Type III, Wheeled Coach Type I, Wheeled Coach Type III, Frontline Type I, Frontline Type III, McCoy Miller Type I, and McCoy Miller Type III ambulances manufactured January 1, 2016, to September 30, 2016. Due to a problem with the seat tracks, the attendant seat(s) on the affected vehicles may unexpectedly move in a rapid deceleration event such as a crash.
- Risk
- In the event of a crash, the seat may move forward at a high rate of speed, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant.
- Remedy
- REV will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seat tracks, free of charge. The recall began on November 20, 2016. Owners may contact REV customer service at 1-800-628-8178.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2016 model year ambulances built between January 1 and September 30, 2016 may have a defect in the seat tracks. The attendant seat or seats can unexpectedly move during a rapid deceleration event, such as a crash.
If the seat moves forward at high speed during a crash, the occupant faces an increased risk of injury. Owners should contact REV customer service at 1-800-628-8178 for notification and next steps, and check their vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls.
The remedy is free. Authorized dealers will replace the seat tracks at no cost to the owner.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle