Recall 15V694 affects 3,300 2008-2014 Aev Type Ii Ambulance vehicles for rear-facing seat belt cable breakage. Free repair at any franchised Aev dealer.
Aev is recalling 3,300 2008-2014 Type Ii Ambulance vehicles because the flexible steel cable connecting the rearward-facing attendant seat belt to the vehicle can bend during entry and break after repeated stress. A broken cable leaves the seat occupant improperly restrained in a crash, increases injury risk, and Aev dealers will complete the recall repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The rearward-facing attendant seat in the 2008-2014 Aev Type Ii Ambulance uses a lap belt anchor cable to connect the seat belt to the vehicle structure. That cable is a flexible steel tether inside a sleeve, and its job is to hold the belt anchor in place when the occupant is seated and during a crash.
On affected ambulances, the cable sits where an attendant can slide across it when getting into or out of the seat. That movement bends the cable sharply over the side of the seat. Repeated bending fatigues the steel strands, so the cable frays, weakens, and separates from the anchor point. In a crash, a separated cable reduces how well the seat belt restrains the occupant.
Before failure, owners can see noticeable tears, holes, kinking, or wear marks on the sleeved lap anchor cable. Those marks are warning signs that the cable has been bent or worn enough to need inspection.
Who's affected?
Spans the 2008 through 2014 model years, all tied to the seat belt component.
| 2012 Aev Type Ii Ambulance | seat belt |
|---|---|
| 2008 Aev Type Ii Ambulance | seat belt |
| 2009 Aev Type Ii Ambulance | seat belt |
| 2011 Aev Type Ii Ambulance | seat belt |
| 2014 Aev Type Ii Ambulance | seat belt |
| 2013 Aev Type Ii Ambulance | seat belt |
| 2010 Aev Type Ii Ambulance | seat belt |
| Units affected | 3,300 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged 3 field incidents to date. |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific vehicle is included.
What's the safety risk?
If the lap anchor sleeved mounting cable breaks, the seat occupant can be less securely restrained during a crash, increasing injury risk. Tears, holes, kinking, or wear marks on the cable are warning signs. Until the repair is complete, use caution and schedule service soon. Repair is free at any franchised Aev dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2008-2014 Aev Type Ii Ambulance is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Aev dealer to schedule the free seat-belt cable replacement, which replaces the bend-prone steel cable with a flexible webbed belt.
- Keep the rearward facing attendant seat out of service until the belt repair is complete.
- Bring the recall notice if Aev mailed one. If not, reference recall number 15V694 when you call.
- Call Aev customer service at 1-800-374-9749 with questions about the repair.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, an Aev technician replaces the flexible steel cable that anchors the rearward facing attendant seat belt to the vehicle. The replacement uses a sleeve encased webbed belt, so the belt connection can flex without repeated bending of the steel cable. Parts and labor are covered under the recall. If you already paid out of pocket for this seat belt cable repair before the recall work, the manufacturer's reimbursement plan covers documented expenses. Keep your repair paperwork and ask AEV customer service how to submit it.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
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Timeline
| October 23, 2015 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| November 16, 2015 | Dealer notification began |
| November 23, 2015 | Dealer notification ended |
| November 30, 2015 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| December 7, 2015 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 15V694?
Recall 15V694 covers 3,300 2008-2014 Aev Type Ii Ambulance vehicles with a rearward-facing attendant-seat seat belt cable that can break after repeated bending. If the cable breaks, the seat occupant is not properly restrained in a crash. Dealers will replace the cable with a sleeve-encased webbed belt for free.
What should I do if my 2008-2014 Aev Type Ii Ambulance is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific ambulance is included in recall 15V694. If it is, contact a franchised Aev dealer or Aev customer service at 1-800-374-9749 to schedule the seat belt cable replacement. Reference recall 15V694 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair this defect at no cost, and the remedy for recall 15V694 is a free replacement of the flexible steel cable with a sleeve-encased webbed belt at the dealer.
What is the safety risk in recall 15V694?
The risk is loss of proper restraint for the rearward-facing attendant seat occupant during a crash. Recall 15V694 says repeated bending of the flexible steel cable can cause the cable to break, increasing injury risk. The dealer repair replaces that cable for free.
What if I bought this Aev ambulance used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recalls follow the vehicle, not the first owner, so a used 2008-2014 Aev Type Ii Ambulance still qualifies if its VIN is included in recall 15V694. Check your VIN, then call the dealer with the recall number.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/15V694000 |
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| Aev customer service | 1-800-374-9749 |
| NHTSA recall # | 15V694 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 15V694000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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