2017 AEV TRAUMAHAWK Complaints and Recall Information
The 2017 AEV TRAUMAHAWK has 0 complaints and 6 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to vehicle safety components and electronic systems, according to recall data.
There are six recalls affecting various systems on the vehicle. These recalls involve seating, backup camera systems, brake lights, battery modules, door components, and brake system hardware.
Recalls- Seat tracks. NHTSA recall 16V703000 affects 41 vehicles. The attendant seat(s) may move unexpectedly during rapid deceleration, increasing injury risk. Halcore will replace seat tracks free of charge.
- Backup camera display. NHTSA recall 19V276000 covers 196 vehicles. Some camera displays may default to reversed images, confusing drivers and increasing crash risk. Dealers will add a relay capacitor module at no cost.
- Brake lights. Recall 18V594000 involves 588 vehicles with Whelen brake lights that may illuminate without brake application. This can confuse drivers and raise crash risk. Whelen will replace the brake lights free of charge.
- Battery isolator module. Recall 18V099000 affects 1,322 units. A Vanner-brand module may overheat causing equipment failure and fire risk. Dealers will replace the isolator module at no cost.
- Door striker bolts. Recall 17V566000 includes 4 vehicles with bolts that may fail under load, potentially allowing doors to open in a crash. Dealers will replace the striker bolts free of charge.
- Rear brake banjo bolts. Recall 17V120000 covers 16 vehicles built on certain Ford chassis where bolts were overtightened, risking brake power loss and crashes. Dealers will replace these bolts free of charge.
Owners dealing with repeated repairs or safety-related defects on the 2017 AEV TRAUMAHAWK may have rights under their state lemon law. Consulting an attorney experienced in lemon law could help address unresolved vehicle safety and performance issues.
2017 AEV TRAUMAHAWK Summary
2017
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
6
Total Recalls
2167
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2017 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.
2017 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.
2017 AEV TRAUMAHAWK
588 vehicles affected
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
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."
Risk: If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
2017 AEV TRAUMAHAWK
16 vehicles affected
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
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.
Risk: The improperly tightened banjo bolts may result in a partial or complete loss of rear brake power, increasing the risk of a crash.
2017 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.
2017 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.
Complaints
No complaints found.