Halcore Group – Loss of Rear Brake Power from Leaking Banjo Bolts

Halcore Group (Halcore) is recalling certain 2017 Horton ambulances, models 623, 603F, 453, and 457, 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.


Report Received Date 02/27/2017
NHTSA ID 17V122000
Consequence Summary The improperly tightened banjo bolts may result in a partial or complete loss of rear brake power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action 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 service@liquidspring.com or Horton customer service at 1-614-534-8181.
Recall Code NR (Not Reported)
Potentially Affected 11
Fire Risk When Parked No
Do Not Drive No
Recall Link Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V122000)

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