2016 AEV TRAUMAHAWK Complaints and Recall Information
The 2016 AEV TRAUMAHAWK has 0 complaints and 5 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to vehicle equipment, seating safety, backup camera systems, electrical components, and door hardware based on recall activity.
There are five recalls affecting multiple safety and mechanical systems. The recalls address issues involving cot mounts, seat tracks, backup camera displays, battery isolator modules, and door striker bolts. These recalls affect both operational safety and crash protection.
Recalls- Cot mount defect. Recall 16V904000 affects 7 vehicles manufactured between March 20, 2016, and October 28, 2016. The Stryker cot mounts may fail to securely attach, allowing the cot to dislodge, which risks serious injury to patients and occupants. Remedy kits were provided and repairs completed with no owner notification letter issued.
- Seat track failure. Recall 16V703000 involves 41 vehicles from August 1, 2016, to September 28, 2016. Seat tracks may move unexpectedly during rapid deceleration events such as crashes, increasing injury risk. Dealers will replace the seat tracks free of charge upon owner notification.
- Backup camera malfunction. Recall 19V276000 covers 196 vehicles from 2016-2019 equipped with ASA Electronics backup camera displays. The display may revert to factory settings causing reversed camera images, potentially leading the driver to steer incorrectly and risk a crash. Dealers will install a harness relay capacitor module to correct the issue.
- Battery isolator overheating. Recall 18V099000 addresses 1322 vehicles mainly 2017 models. The Vanner battery isolator module may overheat, causing equipment failure and increasing fire risk. Dealers will replace the isolator module free of charge following owner notification.
- Door striker bolt failure. Recall 17V566000 affects 4 vehicles from 2016-2017. Door striker bolts may fail under load, allowing doors to open during a crash and increasing injury risk. Dealers will replace the striker bolts free of charge after notifying owners.
Owners dealing with repeated repairs, unresolved recall issues, or safety defects may have rights under their state lemon law. Consulting with a consumer protection attorney familiar with lemon law claims is advised for further assistance.
2016 AEV TRAUMAHAWK Summary
2016
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
5
Total Recalls
1570
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2016 AEV TRAUMAHAWK
196 vehicles affected
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Halcore Group, Inc. (Halcore) is recalling certain 2016-2019 American Emergency Vehicles (AEV) TraumaHawk ambulances equipped with ASA Electronics back-up camera displays. The affected displays may revert back to the factory default settings which may cause the camera image to be reversed.
Risk: The driver may inadvertently turn the wrong direction to avoid an object behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
2016 AEV TRAUMAHAWK
1322 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
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.
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.
2016 AEV TRAUMAHAWK
4 vehicles affected
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
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."
Risk: If the door striker bolts fail under load, the door may open in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
2016 AEV TRAUMAHAWK
41 vehicles affected
SEATS
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.
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.
2016 AEV TRAUMAHAWK
7 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT
Halcore Group, Inc. (Halcore) is recalling certain 2016 AEV Traumahawk ambulances manufactured March 20, 2016, to October 28, 2016. The affected vehicles are equipped with Stryker Medical Performance cot mounts that may not securely attach the cot into place.
Risk: If the cot dislodges from its mount, serious injury may occur to the patient and/or to individuals within the ambulance body.
Complaints
No complaints found.