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NHTSARecalled 2018-09-07

Halcore Group, Inc. — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS

Is my product affected?

2018 AEV TRAUMAHAWK; 2017 AEV TRAUMAHAWK

  • Brand AEV

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

Halcore Group is recalling certain 2017-2018 AEV Traumahawk Type I and Type III ambulances equipped with Whelen accessory brake lights. The brake lights in these vehicles may illuminate incorrectly even when the brake pedal is not being pressed, depending on how the vehicle is wired. This defect can confuse other drivers and increase the risk of a crash.

Halcore will notify affected owners, and Whelen will replace the brake lights at no charge. Owners of recalled ambulances should contact Halcore customer service at 1-800-447-0343 to arrange the replacement.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.

What should I do?

Halcore will notify owners, and Whelen will replace the brake lights, free of charge. The recall began October 26, 2018. Owners may contact Halcore customer service at 1-800-447-0343.

Details from the source

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."

Source

Official record: NHTSA ↗

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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