Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsRecall 17V-122 · Horton Ambulance vehicles
Halcore Group, Inc. recall 17V-122 covers 11 Horton Ambulance vehicles for a foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings problem, reported to NHTSA on February 27, 2017. The manufacturer's latest report (2017 Q3) shows 100% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 17V122000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
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 or Horton customer service at 1-614-534-8181.
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.
How fast cars are being fixed
100%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from October 3, 2016 to January 9, 2017. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.