NHTSA Campaign 17V566000
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
Issued by Halcore Group, Inc. · Reported Sep 13, 2017 · 4 vehicles affected
What's 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."
Consequence
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| AEV | TRAUMAHAWK | 2016 | 4 |
| AEV | TRAUMAHAWK | 2017 | 4 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 17V566000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.