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Marque Type I Recall 17V131: Rear brakes may lose power due to overtightened bolts

NHTSA campaign 17V131, reported March 1, 2017, 69 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Certain 2017 Type I ambulances built on Ford F-350, F-450, or F-550 chassis with LiquidSpring C.L.A.S.S. adaptive suspension systems may have rear brake caliper banjo bolts that were overtightened. This happened because of an incorrect torque specification.

Overtightened banjo bolts can cause partial or complete loss of rear brake power, which increases the risk of a crash. If you own one of these vehicles, contact LiquidSpring customer service at 1-765-474-7816, extension 1, or [email protected], or REV customer service at 1-800-628-8178. REV will notify owners, and the rear brake banjo bolts will be replaced free of charge at a LiquidSpring dealer.

You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls to confirm whether your ambulance is affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 17V131REV Ambulance Group Orlando, INC.
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Problem
REV Ambulance Group Orlando, INC. (REV) is recalling certain 2017 Wheeled Coach Type I, McCoy-Miller Type I, Frontline Type I, Marque Type I, and Road Rescue Type I ambulances, 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.
Risk
The improperly tightened banjo bolts may result in a partial or complete loss of rear brake power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
REV will notify owners, and LiquidSpring dealers will replace the rear brake banjo bolts, free of charge. The recall began during April 2017. Owners may contact LiquidSpring customer service at 1-765-474-7816 extension 1 or by email at [email protected] or REV customer service at 1-800-628-8178.
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.

Affected vehicles

Frontline Type I2017
Marque Type I2017
Mccoy Miller Type I2017
Road Rescue Type I2017
Wheeled Coach Type I2017