Recalls for 2017 Horton Type I

DEFECT #1 - BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

Posted on: 2019-04-10
Description
Halcore group, inc.  (halcore) is recalling certain 2016-2019 horton type i and type iii ambulances equipped with asa electronics back-up camera displays.  The displays may revert back to the factory default settings which may cause the camera image to be reversed.

Consequence
The driver may inadvertently turn the wrong direction to avoid an object behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Horton will notify owners and dealers will add a harness relay capacitor module to prevent the image from reversing, free of charge.  The recall began june 13, 2019.  Owners may contact asa customer service at 1-800-384-4400 or halcore at 1-800-447-0343.

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:ELECTRICAL

Posted on: 2020-03-04
Description
Halcore group, inc.  (halcore) is recalling certain 2016-2019 horton emergency vehicles type i and type iii ambulances.  The a/c input power cord for the sensata inverter may be undersized for certain inverter applications, possibly resulting in an electrical short circuit.

Consequence
An electrical short circuit increases the risk of a fire or a shock hazard.  

Corrective Action
Halcore has notified owners, instructing them to contact sensata for a replacement power cord, free of charge.  The recall began march 10, 2020.  Owners may contact halcore customer service at 1-800-447-0343.

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.