CarRecallWatch- Component
- EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
- Problem
- Halcore Group, Inc. (Halcore) is recalling certain 2018 AEV Traumahawk Type 3 ambulances. The A/C input power cord for the Sensata inverter may be undersized for certain inverter applications, possibly resulting in an electrical short circuit.
- Risk
- An electrical short circuit increases the risk of a fire or a shock hazard.
- Remedy
- Halcore will notify owners, instructing them to contact Sensata for a replacement power cord, free of charge. The recall began April 27, 2020. Owners may contact Halcore customer service at 1-800-447-0343.
- 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 2018 Type 3 ambulances may have an A/C input power cord for the Sensata inverter that is undersized for some inverter applications. This can lead to an electrical short circuit, which increases the risk of a fire or an electric shock.
Owners will be notified by Halcore Group, Inc. and instructed to contact Sensata to receive a replacement power cord at no cost. The recall began April 27, 2020. For questions, you can contact Halcore customer service at 1-800-447-0343. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| AEV Traumahawk | 2018 |
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