The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·17V566000·Announced 2017-09-13

AEV Traumahawk Ambulances Recalled for Door Striker Bolt Failure

Halcore Group is recalling 2016-2017 AEV Traumahawk ambulances because door striker bolts may fail under load, potentially allowing doors to open in a crash.

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 (door striker bolts) that may cause doors to open in a crash, increasing the risk of injury, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural defects and injury risk.

Plain-English summary

Halcore Group, Inc. is recalling certain 2016-2017 American Emergency Vehicles (AEV) Traumahawk type III ambulances. The recall addresses door striker bolts that may fail under load, which fails to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 206 regarding door locks and retention components.

If the door striker bolts fail under load, the door may open in a crash, increasing the risk of injury to occupants. The recall began on September 15, 2017.

AEV will notify owners, and dealers will replace the striker bolts free of charge. Owners may contact AEV customer service at 1-800-374-9749 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236. Halcore's number for this recall is 17E-038.

The recalled product

Product
AEV TRAUMAHAWK
Brand
AEV
Manufacturer
Halcore Group, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Ambulance
Hazard
Affected units
4

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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