Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulatorRecall 04V-101 · 1997–2000 Horton Ambulance
HORTON EMERGENCY VEHICLES recall 04V-101 covers 14 1997–2000 Horton Ambulance for a electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator problem, reported to NHTSA on February 27, 2004.
Source: NHTSA recall 04V101000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
ON CERTAIN AMBULANCES THE ALTERNATOR CASE BOLTS COME LOOSE AND BACK OUT INTO THE FAN.
The risk
FAN PIECES DISENGAGE AT HIGH RPM AND COULD CAUSE INJURY AND/OR DISABLE THE VEHICLE WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
The fix
REMEDY OPTIONS ARE BEING EXPLORED. EXACT REMEDY AND TIME LINE TO BE DETERMINED.
CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from July 31, 1997 to November 30, 2000. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.
The investigation behind this recall
- AMBULANCE ALTERNATOR FAILURESNHTSA