Recall 15V828000: 2015 Horton Ambulance 453, 2015 Horton Ambulance 503, 2015 Horton Ambulance 553 +2 more
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Dec 9, 2015
- Vehicles affected
- 18
- Models
- 5
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Halcore Group, Inc. (Halcore) is recalling certain model year 2015 Horton 623, 603, 503, 553 and 453 ambulances manufactured October 1, 2015, to November 16, 2015 and equipped with the i4G system for controlling the ambulance body electrics. Due to a circuit board component being installed incorrectly, the ambulance body may have electrical system failure of the interior and exterior lights, as well as other life saving electrical equipment such as the oxygen system.
The risk
Failure of ambulance body electrics can hinder emergency response and/or rescue efforts, increasing the risk of injury to ambulance patients.
The fix
Halcore will notify owners, and Horton will replace the affected electrical component, free of charge. The recall began on January 4, 2016. Owners may contact Horton customer service at 1-800-282-5113.
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.
Affected vehicles
- 2015 Horton Ambulance 453
- 2015 Horton Ambulance 503
- 2015 Horton Ambulance 553
- 2015 Horton Ambulance 603
- 2015 Horton Ambulance 623
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 15V828000
- Manufacturer
- Halcore Group, Inc.
- Owner letters
- Jan 4, 2016
- Components
- Electrical system (Electrical System)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology