AEV 2012 AEV TYPE II AMBULANCE Recall
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According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2012 AEV TYPE II AMBULANCE
Brand
AEV
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2012
Halcore Group, Inc. is recalling certain 2012 AEV TYPE II AMBULANCE vehicles due to seat belts issues. If the cable breaks, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained in the event of a crash, increasing their risk of injury..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
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.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
If the cable breaks, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained in the event of a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
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.
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