2015 Horton Ambulance 553 Recall Information and Defects
The 2015 Horton Ambulance 553 has 2 active safety recalls issued by the NHTSA and Halcore Group, Inc.. These critical defects primarily concern electrical system, and air conditioner. Review the full details below, including NHTSA and Manufacturer Campaign numbers.
Quick Jump to Recalls (2 Defects)
Defect #1: Electrical System Malfunction (MFR Campaign: )
NHTSA ID: 15V828000 | MFR Campaign Number:
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: Air Conditioner Malfunction (MFR Campaign: )
NHTSA ID: 16V625000 | MFR Campaign Number:
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. Halcore issued an interim notification to owners on September 9, 2016. The recall began on October 26, 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
