Recall
Medtec Ambulance — 94V102000
NHTSA ID
94V102000
Make
Medtec
Model
Ambulance
Years Affected
1993
Recall Date
1994-06-06
Component
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Units Affected
13
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
THE OUTSIDE LATCH OF THE TRIMARK REAR DOORS DOES NOT WORK IN UNISON WITH THE STRIKER, CAUSING THE RODS OF THE DOORS TO BIND. THIS BINDING CAUSED THE STRIKER PADDLE TO BREAK, AND THE DOORS TO NOT COMPLETELY LATCH SHUT.
Consequence
THE LACK OF SECURE DOOR LATCHING IN THE REAR DOOR INCREASES THE POSSIBILITY OF INJURY TO PASSENGERS RIDING IN THE REAR OF THE AMBULANCE.
Remedy
REPLACE THE TRIMARK LATCH WITH A DIFFERENT DESIGN LATCH.