The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·17V120000·Announced 2017-02-27

AEV Traumahawk Ambulances Recalled for Rear Brake Bolt Torque Issue

Halcore Group is recalling 2017 AEV Traumahawk ambulances because overtightened rear brake bolts may cause loss of braking power, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect in the braking system that may result in a complete loss of rear brake power, increasing the risk of a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for significant injury risk.

Plain-English summary

Halcore Group, Inc. is recalling certain 2017 American Emergency Vehicle (AEV) Traumahawk Type I ambulances. These vehicles were built on Ford F-350, F-450, or F-550 chassis and are equipped with Compressible Liquid Adaptive Suspension Systems (C.L.A.S.S.) made by LiquidSpring.

The recall addresses a defect where the rear brake caliper banjo bolts may have been overtightened due to an incorrect torque specification. This improper tightening may result in a partial or complete loss of rear brake power, which increases the risk of a crash.

Owners will be notified by Halcore. LiquidSpring dealers will replace the rear brake banjo bolts free of charge. The recall began on March 13, 2017. Owners may contact LiquidSpring customer service at 1-765-474-7816 extension 1 or [email protected], or AEV customer service at 1-800-374-9749.

The recalled product

Product
AEV TRAUMAHAWK
Brand
AEV
Manufacturer
Halcore Group, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Ambulance
Hazard
Affected units
16

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • TRAUMAHAWK

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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