2008-2014 Aev Type II Ambulance recall: seat belts
Halcore Group, Inc. reported this safety recall on October 23, 2015. It covers about 3,300 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 3,300
- reported
- Oct 23, 2015
- owners notified
- Dec 7, 2015
Seat belts
- What is wrong
- Halcore Group, Inc. (Halcore) is recalling certain model year 2008-2014 American Emergency Vehicle (AEV) Type II ambulances manufactured February 1, 2008, to August 1, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the flexible steel cable that connect the seat belt to the vehicle on the rearward facing attendant seat may be bent from being sat on while entering the seat. This repeated bending may result in the cable breaking.
- Risk
- If the cable breaks, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained in the event of a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Halcore will notify owners, and dealers will replace the flexible steel cable with a sleeve encased webbed belt which allows flexibility, free of charges. The recall is expected to begin on December 7, 2015. Owners may contact AEV customer service at 1‑800‑374‑9749 or [email protected].
Recall number 15V694000
Affected vehicles
Questions about recall 15V694000
Is there a recall on the 2008-2014 Aev Type II Ambulance seat belts?
Yes. Recall 15V694000, reported on October 23, 2015, covers about 3,300 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 15V694000?
Halcore will notify owners, and dealers will replace the flexible steel cable with a sleeve encased webbed belt which allows flexibility, free of charges. The recall is expected to begin on December 7, 2015. Owners may contact AEV customer service at 1‑800‑374‑9749 or [email protected].
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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