Horton Ambulance recall: Service brakes, hydraulic
What is wrong
Halcore Group, Inc. (Halcore) is recalling certain 2017 Horton ambulances, models 623, 603F, 453, and 457, built on Ford F-350, F-450, or F-550 chassis equipped with Compressible Liquid Adaptive Suspension Systems (C.L.A.S.S.) made by LiquidSpring. Due to an incorrect torque specification, the rear brake caliper banjo bolts may have been overtightened.
What could happen
The improperly tightened banjo bolts may result in a partial or complete loss of rear brake power, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Horton will notify owners, and LiquidSpring dealers will replace the rear brake banjo bolts, free of charge. The recall began on March 7, 2017. Owners may contact LiquidSpring customer service at 1-765-474-7816, extension 1, or at [email protected] or Horton customer service at 1-614-534-8181.
Vehicles covered
- Horton Ambulance 453 2017
- Horton Ambulance 457 2017
- Horton Ambulance 603 2017
- Horton Ambulance 623 2017
- Horton Ambulance Cco 2017
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 17V122000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Halcore Group, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Feb 27, 2017
- Owners notified
- Mar 7, 2017
- Vehicles or items affected
- 11
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Oct 3, 2016 to Jan 9, 2017
- Part
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
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: Equipment Aug 26, 2016
- Horton Ambulance recall: Electrical system Dec 9, 2015
- Horton Ambulance recall: Suspension Sep 12, 2014
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.