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2016 Frontline Type I problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 2016 Frontline Type I — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

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NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2016 compare to other Type I years?

Type I NHTSA complaints by model year, 2016 highlighted1 complaints2016: 0 complaints2017: 0 complaints2018: 0 complaints2019: 0 complaints2020: 0 complaints
Type I NHTSA complaints by model year, 2016 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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Does the 2016 Frontline Type I have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

16V718000SeatsOctober 7, 2016 · 39 units

Defect

REV Ambulance Group Orlando, INC (REV) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Marque Type III, Road Rescue Type I, Road Rescue Type III, Wheeled Coach Type I, Wheeled Coach Type III, Frontline Type I, Frontline Type III, McCoy Miller Type I, and McCoy Miller Type III ambulances manufactured January 1, 2016, to September 30, 2016. Due to a problem with the seat tracks, the attendant seat(s) on the affected vehicles may unexpectedly move in a rapid deceleration event such as a crash.

Consequence

In the event of a crash, the seat may move forward at a high rate of speed, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant.

Remedy

REV will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seat tracks, free of charge. The recall began on November 20, 2016. Owners may contact REV customer service at 1-800-628-8178.

2016 Frontline Type I — common questions

Is the 2016 Frontline Type I reliable?

The record is thin — 0 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2016 Frontline Type I have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2016 Frontline Type I. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.