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SevereNHTSA·24V120000·Announced 2024-02-19

2023–2024 Horton Ford Emergency Vehicles Brake Line Recall

Halcore Group, Inc. is recalling certain 2023–2024 Horton emergency vehicles built on Ford F-450, F-550, and F-600 chassis because the left rear brake line can contact and be damaged by the strut mount when the rear suspension is lowered, risking brake fluid leakage and loss of brakes.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural brake system defect on emergency vehicles where a damaged brake line can cause loss of brakes and increase crash risk. This meets the Severe criterion for structural vehicle defects with significant risk of harm, even though no injuries or deaths have been reported.

Plain-English summary

Halcore Group, Inc. is recalling certain 2023–2024 Horton emergency vehicles built on Ford F-450, F-550, and F-600 chassis. The left rear steel brake line can contact the strut mount when the rear suspension is lowered, which can damage the brake line.

A damaged brake line can leak brake fluid, causing a loss of brakes and increasing the risk of a crash.

Dealers will replace and secure the brake line as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 17, 2024. Owners may contact Halcore customer service at 1-800-447-0343 or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or visit www.nhtsa.gov.

The recalled product

Product
HORTON FORD F-450, FORD F-600, FORD F-550
Brand
HORTON
Manufacturer
Halcore Group, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Emergency / Commercial Vehicles
Hazard
Affected units
34

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 (3)

  • FORD F-450
  • FORD F-600
  • FORD F-550

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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