2018 AEV TRAUMAHAWK Recalls (2)
- 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.
2018 AEV TRAUMAHAWK TSB
- 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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