Defect Description For Recall
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.”
Make Of Vehicle
AEV
Model Of Vehicle
TRAUMAHAWK
Year
2016
Recall Campaign Number
17V566000
Component Description
Structure:Body:Door:Hinge And Attachments
Effect Of Defect
If The Door Striker Bolts Fail Under Load, The Door May Open In A Crash, Increasing The Risk Of Injury.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Halcore Group, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20170501
End Of Manufacture
20170623
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
4
Date Owners Notified
20170915
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Halcore Group, Inc.
Date Report Received
20170913
Make Campaign Number
1.7E-37
Part Number
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
206