Aev Traumahawk recalled over injury risk

Recall date

May 23, 2020

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Halcore Group, Inc. recalls 2019–2020 Aev, Liquid Spring — 4 models

Recall number

20V300000

Brand / firm

Aev, Liquid Spring

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 39 units

Why it was recalled

A worn rear brake caliper flexible line may cause brake fluid leakage which may result in a partial or complete loss of the rear brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.