2017 AEV TRAUMAHAWK Recalls (5)

Campaign:
16V703000 on 09/29/2016
Component:
Seats
Manufactured:
07/31/2016 - 09/27/2016
Affected:
41
Defect:
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.
Consequence:
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.
Correction:
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 warranty@aev.com.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
17V120000 on 02/27/2017
Component:
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Manufactured:
10/02/2016 - 01/08/2017
Affected:
16
Defect:
Halcore group, inc. (halcore) is recalling certain 2017 american emergency vehicle (aev) traumahawk type i ambulances built on ford f-350, f-450, or f-550 chassis equipped with compressible liquid adaptive suspension systems (c.l.a.s.s.) made by liquidspring. due to an incorrect torque specification, the rear brake caliper banjo bolts may have been overtightened.
Consequence:
The improperly tightened banjo bolts may result in a partial or complete loss of rear brake power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Halcore will notify owners, and liquidspring dealers will replace the rear brake banjo bolts, free of charge. the recall began on march 13, 2017. owners may contact liquidspring customer service at 1-765-474-7816 extension 1 or at service@liquidspring.com or aev customer service at 1-800-374-9749.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
17V566000 on 09/14/2017
Component:
Structure:body:door:hinge and attachments
Manufactured:
04/30/2017 - 06/22/2017
Affected:
4
Defect:
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.
Correction:
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.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
18V099000 on 02/08/2018
Component:
Electrical system:battery
Manufactured:
11/14/2011 - 03/05/2018
Affected:
1,298
Defect:
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.
Consequence:
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.
Correction:
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.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
18V594000 on 09/10/2018
Component:
Exterior lighting:brake lights
Manufactured:
10/31/2017 - 08/29/2018
Affected:
588
Defect:
Halcore group, inc. (halcore) is recalling certain 2017-2018 aev traumahawk type i & type iii ambulances, equipped with whelen accessory brake lights. depending on the specific wiring of the vehicle, these brake lights may illuminate when the brake pedal has not been pressed. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
Consequence:
If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Halcore will notify owners, and whelen will replace the brake lights, free of charge. the recall began october 26, 2018. owners may contact halcore customer service at 1-800-447-0343.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

2017 AEV TRAUMAHAWK TSBs (3)

Bulletin:
HTB2017-0717
Component:
353600 equipment:air conditioner
Summary:
This technical bulletin is a suggested firm ware update for all horton emergency vehicles ambulances using cool-tech air conditioning system with a data panel fan controller delivered between 01/02/2017 and 07/07/2017. early firm ware revis
Bulletin:
HTB2017-0717 Rev
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
Work instructions for htb2017-07.17
Bulletin:
HTB 2018-07-18
Component:
162300 structure:body:door
Summary:
This technical bulletin is a suggested door latch and door latch cable change for the side entry door on all horton vehicles built between february 2016 to may 2018 that use trimark paddle style door handles. during testing it was noted tha

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