The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·20V291000·Announced 2020-05-20

Horton Emergency Vehicles Recalled for Rear Brake Line Wear Risk

Halcore is recalling 2018-2020 Horton ambulances because a rear brake line may wear from contact with suspension parts, risking brake loss.

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 can result in a partial or complete loss of rear brakes, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Halcore Group, Inc. is recalling certain 2018-2020 Horton Emergency Vehicles (HEV) Type I and Type III ambulances. These vehicles were built on a Ram 4500 or 5500 chassis and equipped with Compressible Liquid Adaptive Suspension Systems (C.L.A.S.S.). The specific part numbers affected are DS135RS3A, DS135RS3AF, and DS135RS3-DM.

The recall addresses a defect where the rear brake caliper flexible line may have been routed in a way that causes it to contact a suspension component. This contact can lead to excessive wear on the brake line, potentially causing brake fluid leakage and a partial or complete loss of rear brakes, which increases the risk of a crash.

Owners will be notified by Halcore. Dealers will inspect the rear brake caliper flexible lines for wear and install a kit to modify the line mounting. If necessary, a kit to replace worn brake lines will also be installed. All repairs are free of charge. This recall began on June 5, 2020. Owners may contact Halcore customer service at 1-800-447-0343 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
HORTON TYPE III, TYPE I
Brand
HORTON
Manufacturer
Halcore Group, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Ambulance
Hazard
Affected units
17

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 (2)

  • TYPE III
  • TYPE I

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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