2019 Aev Traumahawk | 2020 Aev Traumahawk | Liquid Spring Ds135rs3-Dm | Liquid Spring Ds135rs3a | Liquid Spring Ds135rs3af — Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Published May 26, 2020 · Recall initiated: May 23, 2020
Summary
NHTSA records recall 20V300000, published May 26, 2020 and initiated May 23, 2020. Recalling firm: Halcore Group, Inc.; 2019 Aev Traumahawk | 2020 Aev Traumahawk | Liquid Spring Ds135rs3-Dm | Liquid Spring Ds135rs3a | Liquid Spring Ds135rs3af — Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings.
What's the hazard
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.
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. Owners may contact Halcore customer service at 1-800-447-0343.
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Recall details
- Brand
- AEV
- Model
- TRAUMAHAWK
- Manufacturer
- Halcore Group, Inc.
- Lot
- 2019 AEV TRAUMAHAWK | 2020 AEV TRAUMAHAWK | LIQUID SPRING DS135RS3-DM | LIQUID SPRING DS135RS3A | LIQUID SPRING DS135RS3AF
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2019 Aev Traumahawk | 2020 Aev Traumahawk | Liquid Spring Ds135rs3-Dm | Liquid Spring Ds135rs3a | Liquid Spring Ds135rs3af — Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 20V300000 on May 26, 2020. Reported hazard: 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.
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. 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: AEV. Model: TRAUMAHAWK.