The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·14V781000·Announced 2014-12-08

Halcore Recalls AEV Ambulances Due to Suspension Tank Bracket Failure

Halcore is recalling 55 AEV ambulances because a suspension fluid tank bracket may fail, causing the tank to separate and create a road hazard.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect where a component may separate from the chassis, creating a road hazard that increases the risk of a crash.

Plain-English summary

Halcore Group, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 AEV Type 1 F-series ambulances manufactured between January 1, 2013, and July 31, 2014. The affected vehicles are equipped with LiquidSpring-brand aftermarket suspension kits. A total of 55 vehicles are included in this recall.

The defect involves the mounting bracket that attaches the suspension fluid tank to the vehicle frame. This bracket may fail, allowing the fluid tank to separate from the vehicle. If the tank separates from the chassis, it may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Halcore will notify owners, and LiquidSpring will install a re-designed bracket free of charge. The recall began on December 17, 2014. Owners may contact Halcore customer service at 1-614-539-8181 or LiquidSpring at 1-765-474-7816. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
AEV TYPE 1 F-SERIES AMBULANCE
Brand
AEV
Manufacturer
Halcore Group, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Ambulance
Hazard
Affected units
55

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • TYPE 1 F-SERIES AMBULANCE

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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