Vehicle recall 17V122000 · February 27, 2017
Horton Ambulance 453, 457 and 3 more models
Due to an incorrect torque specification, the rear brake caliper banjo bolts may have been overtightened.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Halcore Group, Inc. (Halcore) is recalling certain 2017 Horton ambulances, models 623, 603F, 453, and 457, 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.
- Consequence
- The improperly tightened banjo bolts may result in a partial or complete loss of rear brake power, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Horton will notify owners, and LiquidSpring dealers will replace the rear brake banjo bolts, free of charge. The recall began on March 7, 2017. Owners may contact LiquidSpring customer service at 1-765-474-7816, extension 1, or at service@liquidspring.com or Horton customer service at 1-614-534-8181.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 17V122000
- Reported to NHTSA
- February 27, 2017
- Filed by
- Halcore Group, Inc.
- Owner notification
- March 7, 2017
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 11
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Horton Ambulance 453 (2017): 2017
- Horton Ambulance 457 (2017): 2017
- Horton Ambulance 603 (2017): 2017
- Horton Ambulance 623 (2017): 2017
- Horton Ambulance CCO (2017): 2017
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