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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 17V566000

2017 Aev Traumahawk | 2016 Aev Traumahawk — Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments

Published September 15, 2017 · Recall initiated: September 13, 2017

Summary

NHTSA records recall 17V566000, published September 15, 2017 and initiated September 13, 2017. Recalling firm: Halcore Group, Inc.; 2017 Aev Traumahawk | 2016 Aev Traumahawk — Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments.

What's the hazard

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.

What to do

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.

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Recall details

Brand
AEV
Model
TRAUMAHAWK
Manufacturer
Halcore Group, Inc.
Lot
2017 AEV TRAUMAHAWK | 2016 AEV TRAUMAHAWK
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2017 Aev Traumahawk | 2016 Aev Traumahawk — Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 17V566000 on September 15, 2017. Reported hazard: 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.

What should I do if I have this product?

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.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: AEV. Model: TRAUMAHAWK.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)