Recall
Aev Traumahawk — 17V566000
NHTSA ID
17V566000
Make
Aev
Model
Traumahawk
Years Affected
2017
Recall Date
2017-09-13
Component
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
Units Affected
4
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
17E-038
Summary
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."
Consequence
If the door striker bolts fail under load, the door may open in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
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.