NHTSA Recall 20V284000
NHTSA Campaign Id 20V284000; Date: May. 20, 2020
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
2018 Frontline Type I; 2019 Frontline Type I; 2020 Frontline Type I; 9999 Liquid Spring Ds135rs3-dm; 9999 Liquid Spring Ds135rs3a; 9999 Liquid Spring Ds135rs3af; 2018 Marque Type I; 2019 Marque Type I; 2020 Marque Type I; 2018 Mccoy Miller Type I; 2019 Mccoy Miller Type I; 2020 Mccoy Miller Type I; 2018 Road Rescue Type I; 2019 Road Rescue Type I; 2020 Road Rescue Type I; 2018 Wheeled Coach Type I; 2019 Wheeled Coach Type I; 2020 Wheeled Coach Type I
Component: Suspension:rear
Manufactured by: Rev Ambulance Group Orlando, Inc.
Affected Units:: 100
Recall Summary:
rev ambulance group orlando, inc. (rev) is recalling certain 2018-2020 type 1 ambulances built on ram 4500 and 5500 chassis equipped with compressible liquid adaptive suspension systems (c.l.a.s.s.), part numbers ds135rs3a, ds135rs3af and 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.
How to Fix:
rev will notify owners, and dealers will dealers 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. the recall is expected to begin july 1, 2020. owners may contact rev customer service at 1-855-661-9232.
Recall 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.
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