Safety Recall NHTSA · 20V291000 Reported May 20, 2020

Brake line routing may cause wear and fluid leak

Halcore Group, Inc. · N/A · 17 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
20V291000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Halcore Group, Inc.
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
17
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
May 20, 2020
Completion Rate
100.00

Defect Summary

Halcore group, inc. (halcore) is recalling certain 2018-2020 horton emergency vehicles (hev) type i & type iii ambulances built on a ram 4500 or 5500 chassis and 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.

Safety Consequence

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.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Halcore Group, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 20V291000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 20V291000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 20V291000?

NHTSA recall 20V291000 was issued by Halcore Group, Inc. on May 20, 2020. It addresses: Brake line routing may cause wear and fluid leak. The recall affects approximately 17 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Halcore Group, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 20V291000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.