SuspensionRecall 15V-024 · Ford vehicles
Life Line Emergency Vehicles recall 15V-024 covers 4 Ford vehicles for a suspension problem, reported to NHTSA on January 22, 2015.
Source: NHTSA recall 15V024000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
Life Line Emergency Vehicles (Life Line) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Life Line-modified Ford F-Series emergency vehicles that are 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.
The risk
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
The remedy for this recall is still under development. The recall began on February 2, 2015. Owners may contact Life Line customer service at 1-563-578-3317.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from May 1, 2014 to August 29, 2014. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.
The investigation behind this recall
- Fluid Tank Mounting Bracket FailureNHTSA