AEV TYPE 1 F-SERIES AMBULANCE 2013: SUSPENSION

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 14V781000

Make Model Year
AEV TYPE 1 F-SERIES AMBULANCE 2013
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2014-12-17 2014-12-08 2014-12-08

Production Dates: 2013-01-01 - 2014-07-31

Manufacturers Involved: Halcore Group, Inc.

Component: SUSPENSION

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 55

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Halcore Group, Inc. "Halcore" is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 AEV Type 1 F-series manufactured January 1, 2013, to July 31, 2014. The affected vehicles are equipped with LiquidSpring-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, LiquidSpring will install a re-designed bracket, free of charge. The recall began on December 17, 2014. Owners may contact Halcore customer service at 1-614-539-8181 or LiquidSpring at 1-765-474-7816.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.