Electrical systemRecall 15V-828 · Horton Ambulance vehicles
Halcore Group, Inc. recall 15V-828 covers 18 Horton Ambulance vehicles for a electrical system problem, reported to NHTSA on December 9, 2015. The manufacturer's latest report (2016 Q2) shows 100% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 15V828000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the 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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
100%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from October 1, 2015 to November 16, 2015. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.