AEV TRAUMAHAWK 2016: STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 17V566000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| AEV | TRAUMAHAWK | 2016 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2017-09-15 | 2017-09-13 | 2017-09-15 |
Production Dates: 2017-05-01 - 2017-06-23
Manufacturers Involved: Halcore Group, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 17E-038
Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 4
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 206
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."
If the door striker bolts fail under load, the door may open in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
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.
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.
