NHTSA vehicle safety data
2017 AEV Traumahawk Recalls & Complaints
The 2017 AEV Traumahawk has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns on file as of October 21, 2026. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 2017 AEV Traumahawk. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized AEV dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2017 AEV Traumahawk. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Back Up Camera Display Image may be Reversed
NHTSA #19V276000 · Back Over Prevention — Sensing System — Camera · NHTSA notice
Reported April 9, 2019 · Halcore Group, Inc.
Potentially affected: 196 vehicles
Repair completion: 72.45% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Manufacturer campaign 19E-009 · Owners notified June 11, 2019 · Vehicles built August 30, 2017 – April 4, 2019 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Halcore Group, Inc. (Halcore) is recalling certain 2016-2019 American Emergency Vehicles (AEV) TraumaHawk ambulances equipped with ASA Electronics back-up camera displays. The affected displays may revert back to the factory default settings which may cause the camera image to be reversed.
Safety consequence
The driver may inadvertently turn the wrong direction to avoid an object behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
AEV will notify owners and dealers will add a harness relay capacitor module to prevent the image from reversing, free of charge. The recall began June 11, 2019. Owners may contact ASA customer service at 1-800-384-4400 or Halcore at 1-800-447-0343.
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.
Brake Light may Randomly Illuminate/FMVSS 108
NHTSA #18V594000 · Exterior Lighting — Brake Lights · NHTSA notice
Reported September 7, 2018 · Halcore Group, Inc.
Potentially affected: 588 vehicles
Repair completion: 16.33% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Owners notified October 26, 2018 · Vehicles built November 1, 2017 – August 30, 2018 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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."
Safety consequence
If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
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.
Battery Isolator May Overheat
NHTSA #18V099000 · Electrical System — 12V/24V/48V Battery · NHTSA notice
Reported February 8, 2018 · Halcore Group, Inc.
Potentially affected: 1,322 vehicles
Repair completion: 33.96% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Owners notified April 9, 2018 · Vehicles built November 15, 2011 – April 2, 2018 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Halcore Group, Inc. (Halcore) is recalling certain 2017 AEV Traumahawk Ambulances. These vehicles are equipped with a Vanner Incorporated-brand battery isolator module which may overheat and cause equipment failure.
Safety consequence
If the battery isolator module overheats there is an increased risk of a fire. Additionally, if the equipment that is connected to the isolator does not work there is an increased risk of injury.
Manufacturer remedy
Halcore will notify owners and dealers will replace the battery isolator module. The recall began April 9, 2018. Owners may contact Halcore customer service at 1-800-447-0343.
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.
Door Striker Bolts may Fail/FMVSS 206
NHTSA #17V566000 · Structure — Body — Door — Hinge and Attachments · NHTSA notice
Reported September 13, 2017 · Halcore Group, Inc.
Potentially affected: 4 vehicles
Repair completion: 100% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Manufacturer campaign 17E-038 · Owners notified September 15, 2017 · Vehicles built May 1, 2017 – June 23, 2017 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Halcore Group, Inc. (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."
Safety consequence
If the door striker bolts fail under load, the door may open in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
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.
Loss of Rear Brake Power from Leaking Banjo Bolts
NHTSA #17V120000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic — Foundation Components — Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings · NHTSA notice
Reported February 27, 2017 · Halcore Group, Inc.
Potentially affected: 16 vehicles
Repair completion: 100% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Owners notified March 13, 2017 · Vehicles built October 3, 2016 – January 9, 2017 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Halcore Group, Inc. (Halcore) is recalling certain 2017 American Emergency Vehicle (AEV) Traumahawk Type I ambulances built on Ford F-350, F-450, or F-550 chassis equipped with Compressible Liquid Adaptive Suspension Systems (C.L.A.S.S.) made by LiquidSpring. Due to an incorrect torque specification, the rear brake caliper banjo bolts may have been overtightened.
Safety consequence
The improperly tightened banjo bolts may result in a partial or complete loss of rear brake power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Halcore will notify owners, and LiquidSpring dealers will replace the rear brake banjo bolts, free of charge. The recall began on March 13, 2017. Owners may contact LiquidSpring customer service at 1-765-474-7816 extension 1 or at [email protected] or AEV customer service at 1-800-374-9749.
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.
Seats may Unexpectedly Move
NHTSA #16V703000 · Seats · NHTSA notice
Reported September 30, 2016 · Halcore Group, Inc.
Potentially affected: 41 vehicles
Repair completion: 68.29% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Owners notified October 29, 2016 · Vehicles built August 1, 2016 – September 28, 2016 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Halcore Group, Inc. (Halcore) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 American Emergency Vehicle (AEV) Traumahawk ambulances manufactured August 1, 2016, to September 28, 2016. Due to a problem with the seat tracks, the attendant seat(s) on the affected vehicles may unexpectedly move in a rapid deceleration event such as a crash.
Safety consequence
In the event of a crash, the seat may move forward at a high rate of speed, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant.
Manufacturer remedy
Halcore will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seat tracks, free of charge. The recall began on October 29, 2016. Owners may contact AEV Warranty/Customer Service Department at 1-800-374-9749, or by email at [email protected].
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.
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