AEV Traumahawk (2020) – 20V300000

Defect Description For Recall

Halcore Group, Inc. (Halcore) Is Recalling Certain 2019-2020 American Emergency Vehicle Traumahawk Type 1 Ambulances Built On Ram 4500 And 5500 Chassis Equipped With Compressible Liquid Adaptive Suspension Systems (C.L.A.S.S.), Part Numbers Ds135Rs3A, Ds135Rs3Af, Ds135Rs3-Dm. The Rear Brake Caliper Flexible Line May Have Been Routed So That It Contacts A Suspension Component, Possibly Causing Excessive Wear And A Loss Of Rear Brakes. The Affected System Component Is The Rear Brake Caliper Flexible Line Which May Be Causing Brake Caliper To Wear Due To Contact Suspension Components.

Make Of Vehicle

AEV

Model Of Vehicle

TRAUMAHAWK

Year

2020

Recall Campaign Number

20V300000

Component Description

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Effect Of Defect

A Worn Rear Brake Caliper Flexible Line May Cause Brake Fluid Leakage Which May Result In A Partial Or Complete Loss Of The Rear Brakes, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.

Fix Defect

Halcore Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Inspect The Rear Brake Caliper Flexible Lines For Wear And Install A Kit To Modify The Rear Brake Caliper Flexible Line Mounting, And If Necessary, A Kit To Replace Worn Brake Lines, Free Of Charge. Owners May Contact Halcore Customer Service At 1-800-447-0343.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Halcore Group, Inc.

Start Of Manufacture

End Of Manufacture

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

39

Date Owners Notified

20200623

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

Halcore Group, Inc.

Date Report Received

20200523

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard