Halcore Group (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.”
Halcore Group – Door Striker Bolts may Fail/FMVSS 206
| Report Received Date | 09/13/2017 |
| NHTSA ID | 17V566000 |
| Consequence Summary | If the door striker bolts fail under load, the door may open in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. |
| Corrective Action | AEV will notify owners, and dealers will replace the striker bolts, free of charge. The recall began on September 15, 2017. Owners may contact AEV customer service at 1-800-374-9749. Halcore's number for this recall is 17E-038. |
| Recall Code | 17E-038 |
| Potentially Affected | 4 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V566000) |
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