2018 AEV Traumahawk recalls
4 NHTSA recall campaigns naming the 2018 AEV Traumahawk. Last verified Jul 30, 2026. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
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- Mar 4, 2020Fire risk2018 AEV Traumahawk — Equipment
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.
20V131000 · 8 units · Halcore Group, Inc.
- Apr 9, 2019Crash risk2016–2019 AEV Traumahawk — Back Over Prevention
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.
19V276000 · 196 units · Halcore Group, Inc.
- Sep 7, 2018Crash risk2017–2018 AEV Traumahawk — Exterior Lighting
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."
18V594000 · 588 units · Halcore Group, Inc.
- Feb 8, 2018Fire risk2011–2018 AEV Traumahawk — Electrical System
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.
18V099000 · 1K units · Halcore Group, Inc.