Safety Recall NHTSA · 11V568000 Reported December 2, 2011

Incorrect installation of seat belt/fmvss 208

Medix Specialty Vehicles, Inc. · Seat Belts · 360 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
11V568000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Medix Specialty Vehicles, Inc.
Component
Seat Belts
Vehicles Affected
360
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
December 2, 2011

Defect Summary

Medix is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 type ii ambulances, manufactured from september 1, 2007, through november 16, 2011. due to oversight, medix installed seats in a rear facing position in the patient compartment with a type i (lap belt only) seat belt configuration. therefore, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 208, “occupant crash protection.”

Safety Consequence

Use of a non-conforming seat belt may increase the risk of injury to the seat occupant in the event of a crash.

Corrective Action

Medix will notify owners, and will replace the seat belt as required to a type ii design (lap and shoulder belt) free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin during january 2012. owners may contact medix at 1-574-266-0911.

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 Medix Specialty Vehicles, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 11V568000 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 11V568000

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

What is recall 11V568000?

NHTSA recall 11V568000 was issued by Medix Specialty Vehicles, Inc. on December 2, 2011. It addresses: Incorrect installation of seat belt/fmvss 208. The recall affects approximately 360 vehicles, with the defect involving the Seat Belts component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Medix Specialty Vehicles, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 11V568000 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.