Horton Ambulance recall: Suspension
What is wrong
Halcore Group, Inc. (Halcore) is recalling certain model year 2014 Horton ambulances, models 403, 453, 457, 603, and 623 manufactured February 1, 2014, and August 31, 2014, and equipped with Liquid Spring-brand aftermarket suspension kits. The mounting bracket that attaches the suspension fluid tank to the frame may fail, allowing the fluid tank to separate from the vehicle.
What could happen
If the suspension fluid tank mount fractures and the tank separates from the chassis, the tank may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Halcore will notify owners, and Halcore dealers will install a re-designed bracket, free of charge. The recall began in October 2014. Owners may contact Halcore customer service at 1-614-539-8181. Owners may also contact Liquid Spring customer service at 1-765-474-7816 extension 109.
Vehicles covered
- Horton Ambulance 403 2014
- Horton Ambulance 453 2014
- Horton Ambulance 457 2014
- Horton Ambulance 603 2014
- Horton Ambulance 623 2014
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 14V558000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Halcore Group, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Sep 12, 2014
- Owners notified
- Oct 22, 2014
- Vehicles or items affected
- 29
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Feb 1, 2014 to Aug 31, 2014
- Part
- Suspension
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Horton Ambulance recall: Service brakes, hydraulic Feb 27, 2017
- Horton Ambulance recall: Equipment Aug 26, 2016
- Horton Ambulance recall: Electrical system Dec 9, 2015
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.