Undersized A/C Input Power Cord May Cause Short
Safety Recall
- Manufacturer
- Halcore Group, Inc.
- Units affected
- 8
- Recall opened
- Mar 4, 2020
- Owner notification
- Apr 27, 2020
- Manufacturer campaign
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- Type
- Vehicle
Affected vehicles (1)
- AEV TRAUMAHAWK2018
Component / system
Defect
Halcore Group, Inc. (Halcore) is recalling certain 2018 AEV Traumahawk Type 3 ambulances. The A/C input power cord for the Sensata inverter may be undersized for certain inverter applications, possibly resulting in an electrical short circuit.
Risk / consequence
An electrical short circuit increases the risk of a fire or a shock hazard.
Remedy
Halcore will notify owners, instructing them to contact Sensata for a replacement power cord, free of charge. The recall began April 27, 2020. Owners may contact Halcore customer service at 1-800-447-0343.
Chronology of events
- Mar 2, 2020
March 2, 2020 AEV gathered history & vehicles in current production to determine that a 573 non compliance report needed filed.
Notification schedule
- Dealer notification
- MAR 11, 2020 - APR 10, 2020
- Owner notification
- MAR 11, 2020 - APR 10, 2020
Documents
Source: NHTSA campaign 20V131000. Always confirm recall status and remedy availability with the manufacturer or a dealer using your VIN.