2015 AEV TRAUMAHAWK Recalls

2015 AEV TRAUMAHAWK Recall

Item Affected: BACK OVER PREVENTION: CAMERA SYSTEM

Date Announced: 08/13/2015

Description of Recall: Halcore Group, Inc. (Halcore) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 American Emergency Vehicles (AEV) Trauma Hawk emergency vehicles manufactured from December 1, 2014, through June 30, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with a back up camera system which may display images from the camera in reverse.

Conequence: If an object or person are on the left side of the screen but are actually on the right side of the vehicle, or vice versa, there is an increased risk of a crash.

Action Need To Fix It: Halcore will notify owners, and dealers will work with ASA Electronics to replace any camera that is not displaying the correct images. The recall began on September 11, 2015. Owners may contact AEV customer service at 1-800-374-9749 or ASA customer service at 1-877-384-4400. Halcore's number for this recall is 15E050.

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.