Halcore Group, Inc. recalls 2020–2021 Aev Type 1 F-series Ambulance, Traumahawk, Freightliner M2 Ambulance

Recall date

December 15, 2020

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Recall number

20V783000

Brand / firm

Aev

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 7 units

Why it was recalled

If the LCD display becomes locked up or non-functional it can delay emergency efforts, which can increase the risk of injury.

What was recalled

Halcore Group, Inc. (Halcore) is recalling certain 2020-2021 American Emergency Vehicle Traumahawk Type I Ram 4500, 2020 American Emergency Vehicle Type I Ford F-450 and Ford F-550, and 2021 American Emergency Vehicle Medium Duty Ambulance Freightliner M2 vehicles, equipped with Weldon V-Mux Vista IV Standard LCD displays used for controlling emergency vehicle lighting and HVAC functions. These displays may experience low voltage spikes, and cause the LCD display to lock up or become nonfunctional, due to varying electrical installations.

What to do

Halcore will notify owners, and dealers will provide updated replacement Vista IV units, free of charge. The recall began January 11, 2021. Owners may contact Halcore customer service at 1-800-447-0343. Halcore's number for this recall is 20E-078.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.