AEV problems, complaints & recalls

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

Owners have filed 0 safety complaints with NHTSA about AEV vehicles in our database, and AEV has issued 15 recall campaigns. Pick a model to see its problem areas and worst model years.

Complaints
0
Recalls
15
Models
5

AEV models with the most complaints

All AEV models

ModelYearsComplaintsRecallsMost complaints
AEV Ambulance Wheelchair Van2006–201302—
AEV Freightliner M2 Ambulance202101—
AEV Traumahawk2011–2021011—
AEV Type 1 F-Series Ambulance2012–202002—
AEV Type II Ambulance2008–201401—

Recent AEV recalls

  • Recall 20V783000Dec 15, 20207 vehicles

    Risk: If the LCD display becomes locked up or non-functional it can delay emergency efforts, which can increase the risk of injury.

  • Recall 20V300000May 23, 202039 vehicles

    Risk: A worn rear brake caliper flexible line may cause brake fluid leakage which may result in a partial or complete loss of the rear brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 20V131000Mar 4, 20208 vehicles

    Risk: An electrical short circuit increases the risk of a fire or a shock hazard.

  • Recall 19V276000Apr 9, 2019196 vehicles

    Risk: The driver may inadvertently turn the wrong direction to avoid an object behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 18V594000Sep 7, 2018588 vehicles

    Risk: If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 18V099000Feb 8, 20181,322 vehicles

    Risk: 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.

  • Recall 17V566000Sep 13, 20174 vehicles

    Risk: If the door striker bolts fail under load, the door may open in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

  • Recall 17V120000Feb 27, 201716 vehicles

    Risk: The improperly tightened banjo bolts may result in a partial or complete loss of rear brake power, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 16V904000Dec 15, 20167 vehicles

    Risk: If the cot dislodges from its mount, serious injury may occur to the patient and/or to individuals within the ambulance body.

  • Recall 16V703000Sep 30, 201641 vehicles

    Risk: 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.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology