Defect: 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.
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.
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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Investigations
0 investigations; 0 open.
Manufacturer communications
4 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system
System
Count
EQUIPMENT
4
10182423
Date: 2020-10-31. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
Code of Federal Regulations Title 49 Part 579.5 Notices, Bulletins, Customer satisfaction campaigns, and other communications October 2020
10171066
Date: 2020-02-05. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
Code of Federal Regulations Title 49 part 579.5 Notices,Bulletins, customer satisfaction campaigns.
10131381
Date: 2018-02-08. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
Due to an error in the Cooltech AC system Data Panel condenser fan controller firmware regarding freon sensor fault points, there is a possibility that below freezing temperatures could cause false AC system fault warning messages. Recommending vehicles fitted with Data Panel fan controllers built
10131382
Date: 2018-02-08. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
Firmware down load instructions for CoolTech AC system Data Panel condenser fan controller.
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A sales denominator is a calendar-year proxy, not the population of vehicles still in use. Rates are copied from verified pipeline output.
NHTSA's complaints API and bulk file list no complaint for this make, model and model year in this data build.