Safety Recall NHTSA · 15V694000 Reported October 23, 2015

Steel cable that anchors seat belt may fail

Halcore Group, Inc. · N/A · 3,300 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
15V694000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Halcore Group, Inc.
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
3,300
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
October 23, 2015
Completion Rate
28.06

Defect Summary

Halcore group, inc. (halcore) is recalling certain model year 2008-2014 american emergency vehicle (aev) type ii ambulances manufactured february 1, 2008, to august 1, 2014. in the affected vehicles, the flexible steel cable that connect the seat belt to the vehicle on the rearward facing attendant seat may be bent from being sat on while entering the seat. this repeated bending may result in the cable breaking.

Safety Consequence

If the cable breaks, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained in the event of a crash, increasing their risk of injury.

Corrective Action

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 warranty@aev.com.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Halcore Group, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 15V694000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 15V694000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 15V694000?

NHTSA recall 15V694000 was issued by Halcore Group, Inc. on October 23, 2015. It addresses: Steel cable that anchors seat belt may fail. The recall affects approximately 3,300 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Halcore Group, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 15V694000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.