Safety Recall NHTSA · 02V134000 Reported May 16, 2002

Mccoy miller/seating system

Veritrans Specialty Vehicles, Inc. · N/A · 51 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
02V134000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Veritrans Specialty Vehicles, Inc.
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
51
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
May 16, 2002

Defect Summary

On certain ambulances, the cockpit seating system anchorage for the freightliner chassis includes a flat washer between the cap screw and the mounting flange of the cockpit seat riser assembly. this washer may have been excluded from the fastener assembly.

Safety Consequence

The seat riser could separate from the chassis floor, increasing the risk of serious injury or death.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect the vehicles to determine if the washer is missing, and if so, remove the cap screw and replace with the proper washer. owner notification began april 26, 2002. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact mccoy miller at 1-574-264-7511.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Veritrans Specialty Vehicles, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 02V134000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 02V134000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 02V134000?

NHTSA recall 02V134000 was issued by Veritrans Specialty Vehicles, Inc. on May 16, 2002. It addresses: Mccoy miller/seating system. The recall affects approximately 51 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Veritrans Specialty Vehicles, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 02V134000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.