2016 Aev Traumahawk recalls
There are 5 safety recalls on record for the 2016 Aev Traumahawk, covering 1,570 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.
All recalls
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera
- What is wrong
- Halcore Group, Inc. (Halcore) is recalling certain 2016-2019 American Emergency Vehicles (AEV) TraumaHawk ambulances equipped with ASA Electronics back-up camera displays. The affected displays may revert back to the factory default settings which may cause the camera image to be reversed.
- Risk
- The driver may inadvertently turn the wrong direction to avoid an object behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- AEV will notify owners and dealers will add a harness relay capacitor module to prevent the image from reversing, free of charge. The recall began June 11, 2019. Owners may contact ASA customer service at 1‑800‑384‑4400 or Halcore at 1‑800‑447‑0343.
Recall number 19V276000 · Recall details
Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery
- What is wrong
- Halcore Group, Inc. (Halcore) is recalling certain 2017 AEV Traumahawk Ambulances. These vehicles are equipped with a Vanner Incorporated-brand battery isolator module which may overheat and cause equipment failure.
- Risk
- If the battery isolator module overheats there is an increased risk of a fire. Additionally, if the equipment that is connected to the isolator does not work there is an increased risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Halcore will notify owners and dealers will replace the battery isolator module. The recall began April 9, 2018. Owners may contact Halcore customer service at 1‑800‑447‑0343.
Recall number 18V099000 · Recall details
Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments
- What is wrong
- Halcore Group, Inc. (Halcore) is recalling certain 2016-2017 American Emergency Vehicles (AEV) Traumahawk type III ambulances, equipped with door striker bolts that may fail under load. As such, these bolts fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 206, "Door locks and door retention components."
- Risk
- If the door striker bolts fail under load, the door may open in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- AEV will notify owners, and dealers will replace the striker bolts, free of charge. The recall began on September 15, 2017. Owners may contact AEV customer service at 1‑800‑374‑9749. Halcore's number for this recall is 17E-038.
Recall number 17V566000 · Recall details
Equipment
- What is wrong
- Halcore Group, Inc. (Halcore) is recalling certain 2016 AEV Traumahawk ambulances manufactured March 20, 2016, to October 28, 2016. The affected vehicles are equipped with Stryker Medical Performance cot mounts that may not securely attach the cot into place.
- Risk
- If the cot dislodges from its mount, serious injury may occur to the patient and/or to individuals within the ambulance body.
- Remedy
- All affected vehicles have been contacted by Stryker, received a remedy kit and the vehicles have been repaired, therefore an owner notification letter will not be issued for this campaign. Owners may contact AEV customer service at 1‑800‑374‑9749.
Recall number 16V904000 · Recall details
Seats
- What is wrong
- Halcore Group, Inc. (Halcore) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 American Emergency Vehicle (AEV) Traumahawk ambulances manufactured August 1, 2016, to September 28, 2016. Due to a problem with the seat tracks, the attendant seat(s) on the affected vehicles may unexpectedly move in a rapid deceleration event such as a crash.
- Risk
- In the event of a crash, the seat may move forward at a high rate of speed, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant.
- Remedy
- Halcore will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seat tracks, free of charge. The recall began on October 29, 2016. Owners may contact AEV Warranty/Customer Service Department at 1‑800‑374‑9749, or by email at [email protected].
Recall number 16V703000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2016 Aev Traumahawk recalls
How do I check if my 2016 Aev Traumahawk has an open recall?
Enter your VIN in the VIN decoder on this page to see the recalls for your exact model and year, then confirm with any dealer of the brand or the manufacturer, who can tell you whether the repair was already done on your car.
Do I have to pay for a recall repair?
No. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer of the brand, even if the car is out of warranty or you are not the first owner.
How many recalls does the 2016 Aev Traumahawk have?
5, covering back over prevention, electrical system and structure.
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