Halcore Group, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #20V291000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 20V291000 by Halcore Group, Inc.. Affecting 2018-2020 horton emergency vehicles (hev) type i & type iii ambulances built on a ram 4500 or 5500 chassis and equipped with compressible liquid adaptive suspension systems (c Includes 17 affected units, Brake Line Routing May Cause Wear and Fluid Leak, component: SERVICE BRAKES, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModels2018-2020 horton emergency vehicles (hev) type i & type iii ambulances built on a ram 4500 or 5500 chassis and equipped with compressible liquid adaptive suspension systems (c
Defect Summary
Halcore group, inc. (halcore) is recalling certain 2018-2020 horton emergency vehicles (hev) type i & type iii ambulances built on a ram 4500 or 5500 chassis and equipped with compressible liquid adaptive suspension systems (c.l.a.s.s.), part numbers ds135rs3a, ds135rs3af, ds135rs3-dm. the rear brake caliper flexible line may have been routed so that it contacts a suspension component, possibly causing excessive wear and a loss of rear brakes. the affected system component is the rear brake caliper flexible line which may be causing brake caliper to wear due to contact suspension components.
Corrective Action
Halcore will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear brake caliper flexible lines for wear and install a kit to modify the rear brake caliper flexible line mounting, and if necessary, a kit to replace worn brake lines, free of charge. this recall began june 5, 2020. owners may contact halcore customer service at 1-800-447-0343.