AEV 2018 AEV TRAUMAHAWK Recall
Hazard assessment based on recall description.
This AI-generated summary is provided for general informational purposes only and is derived from publicly available recall notices. It supplements but does not replace official agency classifications or safety instructions.
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2018 AEV TRAUMAHAWK
Brand
AEV
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2018
Halcore Group, Inc. is recalling certain 2018 AEV TRAUMAHAWK vehicles due to back over prevention: sensing system: camera issues. The driver may inadvertently turn the wrong direction to avoid an object behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
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.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
The driver may inadvertently turn the wrong direction to avoid an object behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
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.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026