Frontline Type I recalled over injury risk

Recall date

May 20, 2020

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

REV Ambulance Group Orlando, Inc. recalls 2018–2020 Frontline, Wheeled Coach — 4 models

Recall number

20V284000

Brand / firm

Frontline, Wheeled Coach, Road Rescue, Marque, Mccoy Miller, Liquid Spring

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 59 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

REV Ambulance Group Orlando, Inc. (REV) is recalling certain 2018-2020 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 and 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.

What to do

REV will notify owners, and dealers will dealers 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. The recall began July 15, 2020. Owners may contact REV customer service at 1-855-661-9232.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.