Horton Ambulance 453 (2017) – 17V122000

Defect Description For Recall

Halcore Group, Inc. (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.

Make Of Vehicle

HORTON AMBULANCE

Model Of Vehicle

453

Year

2017

Recall Campaign Number

17V122000

Component Description

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

Effect Of Defect

The Improperly Tightened Banjo Bolts May Result In A Partial Or Complete Loss Of Rear Brake Power, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.

Fix Defect

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.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Halcore Group, Inc.

Start Of Manufacture

20161003

End Of Manufacture

20170109

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

11

Date Owners Notified

20170307

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

Halcore Group, Inc.

Date Report Received

20170227

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard