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💥 Crash risk🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 15V694📅 Oct 23, 2015

2008–2014 Aev Type II Ambulance recall: seat belt

⚠️ What's wrong

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].

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
15V694000
Manufacturer
Halcore Group, Inc.
Vehicles affected
3,300
Component
SEAT BELTS
Owner phone
1-800-374-9749
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Dec 7, 2015
Built
Feb 1, 2008 – Aug 1, 2014
Recall started by
MFR
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.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 15V694 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 15V694?

2008–2014 Aev Type II Ambulance. 3,300 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Aev dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-374-9749.