CarRecallWatch- Component
- SEATS
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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].
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Some ambulances built between August 1 and September 28, 2016 may have a defect in the seat tracks that holds the attendant seat(s). In a rapid deceleration event such as a crash, the seat can move unexpectedly.
If the seat moves forward at high speed during a crash, the person sitting in it faces a higher risk of injury. Owners of affected vehicles should not wait to act on this recall.
The remedy is free: authorized dealers will replace the seat tracks at no cost, and Halcore will notify owners. The recall began October 29, 2016. To check whether your vehicle is affected, contact AEV Warranty/Customer Service at 1-800-374-9749 or [email protected], and check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| AEV Traumahawk | 20162017 |
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