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Frontline, Road Rescue, Wheeled Coach 2018–2020 Service Brakes recall

Recalled May 20, 2020 · NHTSA recall 20V284000 · Frontline

Hazard
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.
Remedy
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 began July 15, 2020. Owners may contact REV customer service at 1-855-661-9232.
Units
59 units

Description

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.

What to do

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 began July 15, 2020. Owners may contact REV customer service at 1-855-661-9232.

Product
Frontline DS135RS3-DM · Frontline DS135RS3A · Frontline DS135RS3AF · Frontline TYPE I
Manufacturer(s)
REV Ambulance Group Orlando, Inc. · LiquidSpring LLC

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →

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