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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 17V120📅 Feb 28, 2017

2017 Aev Traumahawk recall: brakes

⚠️ What's wrong

Halcore Group, Inc. (Halcore) is recalling certain 2017 American Emergency Vehicle (AEV) Traumahawk Type I ambulances built on Ford F-350, F-450, or F-550 chassis equipped with Compressible Liquid Adaptive Suspension Systems (C.L.A.S.S.) made by LiquidSpring. Due to an incorrect torque specification, the rear brake caliper banjo bolts may have been overtightened.

💥 The risk

The improperly tightened banjo bolts may result in a partial or complete loss of rear brake power, increasing the risk of a crash.

🔧 The fix

Halcore will notify owners, and LiquidSpring dealers will replace the rear brake banjo bolts, free of charge. The recall began on March 13, 2017. Owners may contact LiquidSpring customer service at 1-765-474-7816 extension 1 or at [email protected] or AEV customer service at 1-800-374-9749.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
17V120000
Manufacturer
Halcore Group, Inc.
Vehicles affected
16
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Owner phone
1-800-374-9749
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Mar 13, 2017
Built
Oct 3, 2016 – Jan 9, 2017
Recall started by
MFR
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.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 17V120 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 17V120?

2017 Aev Traumahawk. 16 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Aev dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-374-9749.