NHTSA campaign 14V558000
Horton Ambulance Recall 14V-558: Bracket for Suspension Fluid Tank may Fracture
NHTSA recall 14V558000 was reported by Halcore Group, Inc. on September 12, 2014, with 29 vehicles potentially affected (per NHTSA). NHTSA's record lists the Horton Ambulance 403, Horton Ambulance 453, Horton Ambulance 457 and more for the 2014 model year. Owners were notified on October 22, 2014, per NHTSA.
Updated daily from NHTSA's recall files
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Key facts
- NHTSA campaign
- 14V558000 (also written 14V-558 or 14V558)
- Filed by
- Halcore Group, Inc.
- Report received
- Potentially affected
- 29 vehicles (per NHTSA)
- Component
- Suspension
- Owners notified
Vehicles listed for this recall
NHTSA's recall record lists these vehicles for recall 14V558000. try.vin imports model years 1995 and later, so NHTSA's own list can be longer. Model years with a try.vin recall page link to it. Build dates are NHTSA's range for a model year (per NHTSA); a vehicle built in that range is not necessarily included.
Horton Ambulance
Horton Ambulance 403
- 2014 · Vehicles built February 1, 2014 – August 31, 2014 (per NHTSA)
Horton Ambulance 453
- 2014 · Vehicles built February 1, 2014 – August 31, 2014 (per NHTSA)
Horton Ambulance 457
- 2014 · Vehicles built February 1, 2014 – August 31, 2014 (per NHTSA)
Horton Ambulance 603
- 2014 · Vehicles built February 1, 2014 – August 31, 2014 (per NHTSA)
Horton Ambulance 623
- 2014 · Vehicles built February 1, 2014 – August 31, 2014 (per NHTSA)
NHTSA's recall notice
As NHTSA's recall record states it for campaign 14V558000.
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
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.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
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.
Sources
Official NHTSA notice for recall 14V558000
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