CarRecallWatch- Component
- STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
- Problem
- 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."
- Risk
- 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.
- 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
Certain 2016-2017 AEV Traumahawk Type III ambulances have door striker bolts that may fail under load. The bolts do not meet the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 206 for door locks and door retention components.
If a striker bolt fails, the door may open during a crash, which increases the risk of injury to occupants.
AEV will notify affected owners, and authorized dealers will replace the striker bolts at no cost to you. The recall began on September 15, 2017. To confirm whether your vehicle is included, check your VIN for open recalls, or contact AEV customer service at 1-800-374-9749 and reference recall number 17E-038.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| AEV Traumahawk | 20162017 |
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