Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsRecall 17V-131 · Frontline and Marque vehicles
REV Ambulance Group Orlando, INC. recall 17V-131 covers 69 Frontline and Marque vehicles for a foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings problem, reported to NHTSA on March 1, 2017. The manufacturer's latest report (2018 Q3) shows 43% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 17V131000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
REV Ambulance Group Orlando, INC. (REV) is recalling certain 2017 Wheeled Coach Type I, McCoy-Miller Type I, Frontline Type I, Marque Type I, and Road Rescue Type I ambulances, 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
REV will notify owners, and LiquidSpring dealers will replace the rear brake banjo bolts, free of charge. The recall began during April 2017. Owners may contact LiquidSpring customer service at 1-765-474-7816 extension 1 or by email at or REV customer service at 1-800-628-8178.
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
43%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 39 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
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.