Aev · United States · High
Aev Type II Ambulance: Seat belts
Affects Aev Type II Ambulance · 2008–2014 — about 3K vehicles.
The hazard
If the cable breaks, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained in the event of a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
What to do
Halcore will notify owners, and dealers will replace the flexible steel cable with a sleeve encased webbed belt which allows flexibility, free of charges. The recall is expected to begin on December 7, 2015. Owners may contact AEV customer service at 1-800-374-9749 or [email protected].
Critical — crash/injury risk now
High — injury risk; see remedy
Moderate — fix at next service
Low — minor / informational