Halcore recalls 2018-2020 Horton Type I ambulances with potential rear brake fluid leakage due to worn brake lines, increasing crash risk. Owners must have rear brake caliper flexible lines inspected and repaired free of charge.
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.
Halcore is recalling certain 2018-2020 Horton Type I ambulances because the rear brake caliper flexible line may wear excessively, causing brake fluid leakage and loss of rear brakes. This could increase the risk of a crash if the brakes fail.
The rear brake caliper flexible line may contact suspension components, causing excessive wear. This wear leads to brake fluid leakage, which can result in partial or complete loss of rear brakes, increasing crash risk.
Owners of 2018-2020 Horton Type I ambulances built on Ram 4500 or 5500 chassis with Compressible Liquid Adaptive Suspension Systems are affected. Emergency vehicle operators are most at risk due to the critical nature of braking.
Check if your ambulance is a 2018-2020 Horton Type I model built on Ram 4500 or 5500 chassis with Compressible Liquid Adaptive Suspension Systems (C.L.A.S.S.). The part numbers DS135RS3A, DS135RS3AF, or DS135RS3-DM indicate the affected system.
Call 1-800-447-0343 to confirm your ambulance is affected and schedule a free inspection.
Dealers will inspect the rear brake caliper flexible lines for wear and install a repair kit if needed.
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. This recall began June 5, 2020. Owners may contact Halcore customer service at 1-800-447-0343.
The rear brake caliper flexible line may contact suspension components, causing excessive wear and brake fluid leakage, which can lead to loss of rear brakes.
Contact Halcore customer service at 1-800-447-0343 to schedule a free inspection and repair of the rear brake lines.
The recall began June 5, 2020, but no specific deadline is mentioned for repairs; dealers will handle the inspection and repair as needed.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Halcore to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 20V291000 — Halcore Halcore Hello, I own a Halcore that is covered by recall 20V291000 from Halcore. The official recall notice states: 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. This recall began June 5, 2020. Owners may contact Halcore customer service at 1-800-447-0343. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
