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Horton Type I Recall 20V291: Rear brake hose can rub and leak, risking loss of rear brakes

NHTSA campaign 20V291, reported May 20, 2020, 17 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

The rear brake caliper flexible line on these ambulances may be routed so that it contacts a suspension component. Over time this contact can wear the line, which may cause brake fluid to leak. A leak can lead to partial or complete loss of the rear brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.

An authorized dealer will inspect the rear brake caliper flexible lines for wear and install a kit that modifies the line's mounting. If the line is worn, the dealer will also install a kit to replace it. Both the inspection and the repair are free of charge.

Check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls, and contact Halcore customer service at 1-800-447-0343 if you have questions.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 20V291Halcore Group, Inc.
Component
SERVICE BRAKES; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS; SUSPENSION:REAR
Problem
Halcore Group, Inc. (Halcore) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Horton Emergency Vehicles (HEV) Type I & Type III ambulances built on a Ram 4500 or 5500 chassis and 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.
Risk
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.
Remedy
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. This recall began June 5, 2020. Owners may contact Halcore customer service at 1-800-447-0343.
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

Horton Type I201820192020
Horton Type III201820192020