Recall 15V694000: 2008–2014 AEV Type II Ambulance
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Oct 23, 2015
- Vehicles affected
- 3,300
- Models
- 1
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Halcore Group, Inc. (Halcore) is recalling certain model year 2008-2014 American Emergency Vehicle (AEV) Type II ambulances manufactured February 1, 2008, to August 1, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the flexible steel cable that connect the seat belt to the vehicle on the rearward facing attendant seat may be bent from being sat on while entering the seat. This repeated bending may result in the cable breaking.
The risk
If the cable breaks, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained in the event of a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
The fix
Halcore will notify owners, and dealers will replace the flexible steel cable with a sleeve encased webbed belt which allows flexibility, free of charges. The recall is expected to begin on December 7, 2015. Owners may contact AEV customer service at 1-800-374-9749 or [email protected].
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.
Affected vehicles
- 2008 AEV Type II Ambulance
- 2009 AEV Type II Ambulance
- 2010 AEV Type II Ambulance
- 2011 AEV Type II Ambulance
- 2012 AEV Type II Ambulance
- 2013 AEV Type II Ambulance
- 2014 AEV Type II Ambulance
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 15V694000
- Manufacturer
- Halcore Group, Inc.
- Owner letters
- Dec 7, 2015
- Components
- Seat belts (Seats & Seat Belts)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
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