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2016-2017 Aev Traumahawk recall: hinge and attachments

Halcore Group, Inc. reported this safety recall on September 13, 2017. It covers about 4 vehicles.

vehicles affected
4
reported
Sep 13, 2017
owners notified
Sep 15, 2017

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

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 17V566000

Is there a recall on the 2016-2017 Aev Traumahawk hinge and attachments?

Yes. Recall 17V566000, reported on September 13, 2017, covers about 4 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 17V566000?

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.

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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