Safety Recall NHTSA · 97V157000 Reported September 12, 1997

Mccoy miller/fmvss 207, 210

Q: What is recall 97V157000?

NHTSA recall 97V157000 was issued by Veritrans Specialty Vehicles, Inc. on September 12, 1997. It addresses: Mccoy miller/fmvss 207, 210. The recall affects approximately 241 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A 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.

Veritrans Specialty Vehicles, Inc. · N/A · 241 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

97V157000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Veritrans Specialty Vehicles, Inc.

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

241

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

September 12, 1997

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: ambulances equipped with technician's seats in the patient compartment mounted on wooden bases. the wooden seat bases and the associated seat belts are not properly anchored to meet the requirements of fmvss nos. 207, "seating systems," and 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages."

Safety Consequence

In the event of a vehicle crash, the occupant of this seat may not be properly restrained increasing the risk of personal injury.

Corrective Action

Dealers will restructure the attachment of the seat base to the floor and to the front bulkhead.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Veritrans Specialty Vehicles, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 97V157000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

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FAQ: Recall 97V157000

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

What is recall 97V157000?

NHTSA recall 97V157000 was issued by Veritrans Specialty Vehicles, Inc. on September 12, 1997. It addresses: Mccoy miller/fmvss 207, 210. The recall affects approximately 241 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 97V157000 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.