Aev recall: Seats
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
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.
The fix
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 [email protected].
Vehicles covered
- Aev Traumahawk 2016–2017
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 16V703000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Halcore Group, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Sep 30, 2016
- Owners notified
- Oct 29, 2016
- Vehicles or items affected
- 41
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Aug 1, 2016 to Sep 28, 2016
- Part
- Seats
Notes
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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Aev recall: Electrical system Dec 15, 2020
- Aev / Liquid Spring recall: Service brakes, hydraulic May 23, 2020
- Aev recall: Equipment Mar 4, 2020
- Aev recall: Back over prevention Apr 9, 2019
- Aev recall: Exterior lighting Sep 7, 2018
- Aev recall: Electrical system Feb 8, 2018
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.