Brakes:air dryer
Defect Summary
Fatigue cracks appear around the mounting bolts in the base plate of the dryer assembly.
Safety Consequence
The base plate can separate from the air dryer, fallingoff and landing on the roadway resulting in a road hazard. Also, compressed airfrom the vehicle air compressor leaks to the atmosphere such that the airbrake system storage tank cannot be resupplied, causing the air brake systemto eventually fail.
Corrective Action
Defective air dryers will be replaced with new air dryers with a redesigned base plate.
Similar Recalls
Other recalls from Horton Emergency Vehicles or involving Service Brakes, Air.
FAQ: Recall 94E032000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 94E032000?
NHTSA recall 94E032000 was issued by Horton Emergency Vehicles on October 19, 1994. It addresses: Brakes:air dryer. The recall affects approximately 400 vehicles, with the defect involving the Service Brakes, Air component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Horton Emergency Vehicles dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 94E032000 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.