Halcore Group, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #15V694000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 15V694000 by Halcore Group, Inc.. Affecting model year 2008-2014 american emergency vehicle (aev) type ii ambulances manufactured february 1, 2008, to august 1, 2014 Includes 3,300 affected units, Steel Cable that Anchors Seat Belt may Fail, component: SEAT BELTS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2008-2014 american emergency vehicle (aev) type ii ambulances manufactured february 1, 2008, to august 1, 2014

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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 warranty@aev.com.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 15V694000
Manufacturer: Halcore Group, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2015-10-23T00:00:00
Subject: Steel cable that anchors seat belt may fail
Component: Seat Belts
Potentially Affected Units: 3,300

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: 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.
Consequence Summary: If the cable breaks, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained in the event of a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
Corrective Action: 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 warranty@aev.com.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 28.06

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NHTSA ID: 15V694000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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