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AEV Traumahawk Recall 20V300: Worn Rear Brake Hose Can Leak Fluid and Cause Brake Loss

NHTSA campaign 20V300, reported May 23, 2020, 39 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

The rear brake caliper flexible line may be routed so that it rubs against 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, install a kit to change how the line is mounted, and replace any worn brake lines if needed. The repair is free of charge. Halcore Group, Inc. will notify owners, and you can also contact Halcore customer service at 1-800-447-0343. Check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls to confirm whether your vehicle is affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 20V300Halcore Group, Inc.
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS; SUSPENSION:REAR
Problem
Halcore Group, Inc. (Halcore) is recalling certain 2019-2020 American Emergency Vehicle TraumaHawk Type 1 ambulances built on RAM 4500 and 5500 chassis 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. 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

AEV Traumahawk20192020