NHTSA Campaign 20V300000
SUSPENSION:REAR
Issued by Halcore Group, Inc. · Reported May 23, 2020 · 39 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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.
Consequence
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| AEV | TRAUMAHAWK | 2019 | 39 |
| AEV | TRAUMAHAWK | 2020 | 39 |
| LIQUID SPRING | DS135RS3-DM | 39 | |
| LIQUID SPRING | DS135RS3A | 39 | |
| LIQUID SPRING | DS135RS3AF | 39 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 20V300000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.