Horton Ambulance Recall 14V558000: Suspension

NHTSA recall 14V558000 · announced September 12, 2014 · filed by Halcore Group, Inc. · 29 units affected

The problem

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.

The risk

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.

What to do

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.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2014 Horton Ambulance 403
• 2014 Horton Ambulance 453
• 2014 Horton Ambulance 457
• 2014 Horton Ambulance 603
• 2014 Horton Ambulance 623

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.