Horton Ford F-450 (Horton) – Brake Line Failure (2024)
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2023 HORTON FORD F-450
Brand
HORTON
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2023
Halcore Group, Inc. is recalling certain 2023 HORTON FORD F-450 vehicles due to service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings issues. A damaged line can leak brake fluid, causing a loss of brakes and increasing the risk of a crash..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
Halcore Group, Inc. (Halcore) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Horton emergency vehicles built on Ford F450, F550, and F600 chassis. The left rear steel brake line can contact the strut mount when the rear suspension is lowered, damaging the brake line.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
A damaged line can leak brake fluid, causing a loss of brakes and increasing the risk of a crash.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
Dealers will replace and secure the brake line as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 17, 2024. Owners may contact Halcore customer service at 1-800-447-0343.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026