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.
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.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | AEV | TRAUMAHAWK |
| 2017 | AEV | TRAUMAHAWK |
| 2018 | AEV | TRAUMAHAWK |
| 2019 | AEV | TRAUMAHAWK |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.