Safety Recall NHTSA · 09V442000 Reported November 17, 2009

Airv ceiling assemblies/heater element

Q: What is recall 09V442000?

NHTSA recall 09V442000 was issued by Medtec Ambulance Corporation on November 17, 2009. It addresses: Airv ceiling assemblies/heater element. The recall affects approximately 14 vehicles , with the defect involving the Equipment component.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Medtec Ambulance Corporation · Equipment · 14 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

09V442000

Manufacturer Campaign

35-1570451

Manufacturer

Medtec Ambulance Corporation

Component

Equipment

Vehicles Affected

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

November 17, 2009

Defect Summary

Medtec ambulance is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 ad-170, fd-160 and pd-168 ambulances equipped with carrier airv ceiling units, model nos. 68rv0010ba, 68rv0012ca, and 68rv0010ea. the heater element in these assemblies may be defective which could cause the unit to create smoke or sparks.

Safety Consequence

This defect could result in a fire.

Corrective Action

Medtec ambulance will notify owners and the ambulances will be repaired by carrier free of charge. please see carrier's defect report 09e-053. the safety recall began on november 19, 2009. owners may contact carrier at 1-877-584-7059 or medtec ambulance at 1-574-534-1318.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Medtec Ambulance Corporation dealer and reference recall ID 09V442000 or campaign 35-1570451.
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 09V442000

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

What is recall 09V442000?

NHTSA recall 09V442000 was issued by Medtec Ambulance Corporation on November 17, 2009. It addresses: Airv ceiling assemblies/heater element. The recall affects approximately 14 vehicles, with the defect involving the Equipment component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Medtec Ambulance Corporation dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 09V442000 or the manufacturer campaign number 35-1570451. 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.