Horton Ambulance 453 (2014) – 14V558000

Defect Description For Recall

Halcore Group, Inc. (Halcore) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2014 Horton Ambulances, Models 403, 453, 457, 603, And 623 Manufactured February 1, 2014, And August 31, 2014, And Equipped With Liquid Spring-Brand Aftermarket Suspension Kits. The Mounting Bracket That Attaches The Suspension Fluid Tank To The Frame May Fail, Allowing The Fluid Tank To Separate From The Vehicle.

Make Of Vehicle

HORTON AMBULANCE

Model Of Vehicle

453

Year

2014

Recall Campaign Number

14V558000

Component Description

Suspension

Effect Of Defect

If The Suspension Fluid Tank Mount Fractures And The Tank Separates From The Chassis, The Tank May Become A Road Hazard, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.

Fix Defect

Halcore Will Notify Owners, And Halcore Dealers Will Install A Re-Designed Bracket, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began In October 2014. Owners May Contact Halcore Customer Service At 1-614-539-8181. Owners May Also Contact Liquid Spring Customer Service At 1-765-474-7816 Extension 109.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Halcore Group, Inc.

Start Of Manufacture

20140201

End Of Manufacture

20140831

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

29

Date Owners Notified

20141022

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

Halcore Group, Inc.

Date Report Received

20140912

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard