The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·17V122000·Announced 2017-02-27

Horton Ambulances Recalled for Rear Brake Bolt Torque Issue

Halcore Group is recalling 2017 Horton ambulances because overtightened rear brake bolts may cause loss of braking power, increasing crash risk.

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 in the braking system that may result in a loss of brake power and increased crash risk, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Halcore Group, Inc. is recalling certain 2017 Horton ambulances, including models 623, 603F, 453, and 457, built on Ford F-350, F-450, or F-550 chassis. These vehicles are equipped with Compressible Liquid Adaptive Suspension Systems (C.L.A.S.S.) made by LiquidSpring. The recall involves 11 affected vehicles.

The defect stems from an incorrect torque specification that may have caused the rear brake caliper banjo bolts to be overtightened. This improper tightening may result in a partial or complete loss of rear brake power, which increases the risk of a crash.

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.

The recalled product

Product
HORTON AMBULANCE CCO, 453, 623, 457
Brand
HORTON AMBULANCE
Manufacturer
Halcore Group, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Ambulance
Hazard
Affected units
11

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 (5)

  • CCO
  • 453
  • 623
  • 457
  • 603

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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