NHTSA Recall 17V122000: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (service brakes)
Halcore Group, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 11 vehicles. It affects 5 models including the Horton Ambulance 453.
| NHTSA campaign | 17V122000 |
|---|---|
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC › FOUNDATION COMPONENTS › HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
| Report received | February 27, 2017 |
| Owner notification | March 7, 2017 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Halcore Group, Inc. (Halcore) is recalling certain 2017 Horton ambulances, models 623, 603F, 453, and 457, 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.
Safety 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
Horton will notify owners, and LiquidSpring dealers will replace the rear brake banjo bolts, free of charge. The recall began on March 7, 2017. Owners may contact LiquidSpring customer service at 1-765-474-7816, extension 1, or at service@liquidspring.com or Horton customer service at 1-614-534-8181.
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 17V122000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Horton Ambulance 453 | 2017 |
| Horton Ambulance 457 | 2017 |
| Horton Ambulance 603 | 2017 |
| Horton Ambulance 623 | 2017 |
| Horton Ambulance Cco | 2017 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.