AEV TRAUMA HAWK 2016: STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
| Make : AEV | Model : TRAUMA HAWK | Year : 2016 |
| Build Dates : 2017-05-01 - 2017-06-23 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 17V566000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2017-09-15 | Date Received by ODI: 2017-09-13 | Date Added to Database: 2017-09-15 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Halcore Group, Inc. | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: 17E-038 | ||
| Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 4 | ||
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Summary:
Halcore Group, Inc. "Halcore" is recalling certain 2016-2017 American Emergency Vehicles "AEV" Traumahawk type III ambulances, equipped with door striker bolts that may fail under load. As such, these bolts fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard "FMVSS" number 206, "Door locks and door retention components." |
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Consequence:
If the door striker bolts fail under load, the door may open in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. |
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Remedy:
AEV will notify owners, and dealers will replace the striker bolts, free of charge. The recall began on September 15, 2017. Owners may contact AEV customer service at 1-800-374-9749. Halcore's number for this recall is 17E-038. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 206 | |
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Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov. |
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