Defect Description For Recall
Halcore Group, Inc. (Halcore) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2008-2014 American Emergency Vehicle (AEV) Type Ii Ambulances Manufactured February 1, 2008, To August 1, 2014. In The Affected Vehicles, The Flexible Steel Cable That Connect The Seat Belt To The Vehicle On The Rearward Facing Attendant Seat May Be Bent From Being Sat On While Entering The Seat. This Repeated Bending May Result In The Cable Breaking.
Make Of Vehicle
AEV
Model Of Vehicle
TYPE II AMBULANCE
Year
2008
Recall Campaign Number
15V694000
Component Description
Seat Belts
Effect Of Defect
If The Cable Breaks, The Seat Occupant May Not Be Properly Restrained In The Event Of A Crash, Increasing Their Risk Of Injury.
Fix Defect
Halcore Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Replace The Flexible Steel Cable With A Sleeve Encased Webbed Belt Which Allows Flexibility, Free Of Charges. The Recall Is Expected To Begin On December 7, 2015. Owners May Contact AEV Customer Service At 1-800-374-9749 Or Warranty@AEV.Com.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Halcore Group, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20080201
End Of Manufacture
20140801
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
3300
Date Owners Notified
20151207
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Halcore Group, Inc.
Date Report Received
20151023