Liquid Spring Ds135rs3-Dm — Service brakes
Published May 20, 2020 · Recall initiated: May 20, 2020
Summary
NHTSA records recall 20V291000, published May 20, 2020. Recalling firm: LiquidSpring LLC; Liquid Spring Ds135rs3-Dm — Service brakes.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- LIQUID SPRING
- Model
- DS135RS3-DM
- Manufacturer
- LiquidSpring LLC
- Lot
- LIQUID SPRING DS135RS3-DM | LIQUID SPRING DS135RS3A | LIQUID SPRING DS135RS3AF | 2018 HORTON TYPE III | 2020 HORTON TYPE III | 2019 HORTON TYPE I | 2020 HORTON TYPE I | 2019 HORTON TYPE III | 2018 HORTON TYPE I
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was Liquid Spring Ds135rs3-Dm — Service brakes recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 20V291000 on May 20, 2020. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: LIQUID SPRING. Model: DS135RS3-DM.