Safety Recall NHTSA · 12V554000 Reported November 30, 2012

Bench seat top may collapse

Medtec Ambulance Corporation · N/A · 977 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
12V554000
Manufacturer Campaign
74B238M
Manufacturer
Medtec Ambulance Corporation
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
977
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
November 30, 2012
Completion Rate
94.06

Defect Summary

Medtec is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 ambulances (type i, type i-ad, type ii, type iii, and type iii-ad) manufactured from january 2, 2009, through may 1, 2011. if an attendant lands on the bench top with great force, such as when the vehicle hits a bump in the road, the bench top screws may loosen and pull out.

Safety Consequence

If the bench top securing screws pull out then the bench top may drop into the cavity of the bench compartment, increasing the risk of personal injury.

Corrective Action

Medtec will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. the recall began on january 8, 2013. owners may contact medtec toll-free at 1-866-263-3832.

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 Medtec Ambulance Corporation dealer and reference recall ID 12V554000 or campaign 74B238M.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 12V554000

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

What is recall 12V554000?

NHTSA recall 12V554000 was issued by Medtec Ambulance Corporation on November 30, 2012. It addresses: Bench seat top may collapse. The recall affects approximately 977 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Medtec Ambulance Corporation dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 12V554000 or the manufacturer campaign number 74B238M. 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.