The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·20V131000·Announced 2020-03-04

AEV Traumahawk Ambulances Recalled for Electrical Fire Risk

Halcore Group is recalling 2018 AEV Traumahawk ambulances because an undersized power cord may cause an electrical short circuit, increasing the risk of fire or shock.

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 (electrical system) that poses a risk of fire or shock, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a Severe (4) rating.

Plain-English summary

Halcore Group, Inc. is recalling certain 2018 AEV Traumahawk Type 3 ambulances. The recall addresses a defect where the A/C input power cord for the Sensata inverter may be undersized for certain inverter applications. This condition can result in an electrical short circuit.

An electrical short circuit increases the risk of a fire or a shock hazard. The recall began on April 27, 2020.

Halcore will notify owners and instruct them to contact Sensata for a replacement power cord, free of charge. Owners may also contact Halcore customer service at 1-800-447-0343 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
AEV TRAUMAHAWK
Brand
AEV
Manufacturer
Halcore Group, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Ambulance
Hazard
Affected units
8

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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