Defect Description For Recall
Halcore Group, Inc. (Halcore) Is Recalling Certain 2017-2018 AEV Traumahawk Type I & Type Iii Ambulances, Equipped With Whelen Accessory Brake Lights. Depending On The Specific Wiring Of The Vehicle, These Brake Lights May Illuminate When The Brake Pedal Has Not Been Pressed. As Such, These Vehicles Fail To Comply With The Requirements Of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (Fmvss) Number 108, “Lamps, RefleCTIve Devices, And Associated Equipment.”
Make Of Vehicle
AEV
Model Of Vehicle
TRAUMAHAWK
Year
2017
Recall Campaign Number
18V594000
Component Description
Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights
Effect Of Defect
If The Brake Lights Incorrectly Illuminate, It Can Confuse Other Drivers, Possibly Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Halcore Will Notify Owners, And Whelen Will Replace The Brake Lights, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began October 26, 2018. Owners May Contact Halcore Customer Service At 1-800-447-0343.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Halcore Group, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20171101
End Of Manufacture
20180830
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
588
Date Owners Notified
20181026
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Halcore Group, Inc.
Date Report Received
20180907
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
108