The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·20V300000·Announced 2020-05-23

AEV TraumaHawk Ambulances Recalled for Rear Brake Line Wear Risk

Halcore Group is recalling 2019-2020 AEV TraumaHawk ambulances because rear brake lines may wear from contact with suspension parts, risking brake loss.

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 can lead to a loss of brakes and increased crash risk, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Halcore Group, Inc. is recalling certain 2019-2020 American Emergency Vehicle TraumaHawk Type 1 ambulances built on RAM 4500 and 5500 chassis. These vehicles are equipped with Compressible Liquid Adaptive Suspension Systems (C.L.A.S.S.) and specific part numbers DS135RS3A, DS135RS3AF, or DS135RS3-DM.

The recall addresses a defect where the rear brake caliper flexible line may be routed in a way that causes it to contact a suspension component. This contact can lead to excessive wear on the brake line, potentially causing brake fluid leakage and a partial or complete loss of rear brakes, which increases the risk of a crash.

Halcore will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear brake caliper flexible lines for wear. Dealers will install a kit to modify the mounting of the rear brake caliper flexible line and, if necessary, a kit to replace worn brake lines, all free of charge. Owners may 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
39

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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