Halcore Group, Inc. is recalling certain 2016-2017 American Emergency Vehicles Traumahawk
— Recall Campaign #17V566000
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."
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 4 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
17V566000
| Manufacturer: | Halcore Group, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | September 13, 2017 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 17V566000 |
| Units affected: | 4 |
- Description:
- 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."
- Consequeces:
- If the door striker bolts fail under load, the door may open in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Corrective action:
- 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.
- 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.