Safety Recall NHTSA · 16V703000 Reported September 30, 2016

Seats may unexpectedly move

Halcore Group, Inc. · N/A · 41 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
16V703000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
41
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
September 30, 2016
Completion Rate
68.29

Defect Summary

Halcore group, inc. (halcore) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 american emergency vehicle (aev) traumahawk ambulances manufactured august 1, 2016, to september 28, 2016. due to a problem with the seat tracks, the attendant seat(s) on the affected vehicles may unexpectedly move in a rapid deceleration event such as a crash.

Safety Consequence

In the event of a crash, the seat may move forward at a high rate of speed, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant.

Corrective Action

Halcore will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seat tracks, free of charge. the recall began on october 29, 2016. owners may contact aev warranty/customer service department at 1-800-374-9749, or by email at 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 16V703000 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 16V703000

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

What is recall 16V703000?

NHTSA recall 16V703000 was issued by Halcore Group, Inc. on September 30, 2016. It addresses: Seats may unexpectedly move. The recall affects approximately 41 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 16V703000 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.