AEV TRAUMAHAWK 2012: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V099000

Make Model Year
AEV TRAUMAHAWK 2012
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2018-04-09 2018-02-08 2018-02-09

Production Dates: 2011-11-15 - 2018-04-02

Manufacturers Involved: Halcore Group, Inc.

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1322

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Halcore Group, Inc. "Halcore" is recalling certain 2017 AEV Traumahawk Ambulances. These vehicles are equipped with a Vanner Incorporated-brand battery isolator module which may overheat and cause equipment failure.

Consequence

If the battery isolator module overheats there is an increased risk of a fire. Additionally, if the equipment that is connected to the isolator does not work there is an increased risk of injury.

Remedy

Halcore will notify owners and dealers will replace the battery isolator module. The recall began April 9, 2018. Owners may contact Halcore customer service at 1-800-447-0343.

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.