2 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Posted on: 2015-12-09
Description
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.
Consequence
Failure of ambulance body electrics can hinder emergency response and/or rescue efforts, increasing the risk of injury to ambulance patients.
Corrective Action
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.
DEFECT #2 - EQUIPMENT:AIR CONDITIONER
Posted on: 2016-08-26
Description
Halcore group, inc. (halcore) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 horton ambulances, models 453, 457, 503, 553, 603, and 623, manufactured november 29, 2013, to march 1, 2016. The affected vehicles may have an improperly sealed cool-tech air-conditioning condenser controller wire harness that can allow water to enter the controller housing.
Consequence
If water gets into the controller housing, the controller may short circuit, increasing the risk of an electrical fire.
Corrective Action
Halcore will notify owners, and dealers will replace the cool-tech condenser fan controller assembly, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in september 2016. Owners may contact horton customer service at 1-614-317-9856, or by email at warranty@hortonambulance.com
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.