AEV Traumahawk (2016) – 16V703000

Defect Description For Recall

Halcore Group, Inc. (Halcore) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2016-2017 American Emergency Vehicle (AEV) Traumahawk Ambulances Manufactured August 1, 2016, To September 28, 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.

Make Of Vehicle

AEV

Model Of Vehicle

TRAUMAHAWK

Year

2016

Recall Campaign Number

16V703000

Component Description

Seats

Effect Of Defect

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.

Fix Defect

Halcore Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Replace The Seat Tracks, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On October 29, 2016. Owners May Contact AEV Warranty/Customer Service Department At 1-800-374-9749, Or By Email At Warranty@AEV.Com.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Halcore Group, Inc.

Start Of Manufacture

20160801

End Of Manufacture

20160928

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

41

Date Owners Notified

20161029

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

Halcore Group, Inc.

Date Report Received

20160930

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard