Halcore Group, Inc.: Safety Recalls in 2017
Updated on March 19, 2026.
There were 3 safety recalls made by Halcore Group, Inc. in 2017. See the details of the recalls below.
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Data Source: NHTSA.
September 13, 2017
(Campaign #: 17E-038)
Door Striker Bolts may Fail/FMVSS 206
Halcore Group, Inc. (Halcore) is recalling certain 2016-2017 American Emergency Vehicles (AEV) Traumahawk type III ambulances, equipped with door striker bolts that may fail under load. As such, these bolts fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 206, "Door locks and door retention components."
NHTSA ID: 17V566000
Component: STRUCTURE
# of Units Affected: 4
Consequence Summary:
If the door striker bolts fail under load, the door may open in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
AEV will notify owners, and dealers will replace the striker bolts, free of charge. The recall began on September 15, 2017. Owners may contact AEV customer service at 1-800-374-9749. Halcore's number for this recall is 17E-038.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100
February 27, 2017
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Loss of Rear Brake Power from Leaking Banjo Bolts
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.
NHTSA ID: 17V120000
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
# of Units Affected: 16
Consequence Summary:
The improperly tightened banjo bolts may result in a partial or complete loss of rear brake power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
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 service@liquidspring.com or AEV customer service at 1-800-374-9749.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100
February 27, 2017
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Loss of Rear Brake Power from Leaking Banjo Bolts
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.
NHTSA ID: 17V122000
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
# of Units Affected: 11
Consequence Summary:
The improperly tightened banjo bolts may result in a partial or complete loss of rear brake power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
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.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100