HORTON AMBULANCE 453 2015: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 15V828000

Make Model Year
HORTON AMBULANCE 453 2015
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2016-01-04 2015-12-09 2015-12-09

Production Dates: 2015-10-01 - 2015-11-16

Manufacturers Involved: Halcore Group, Inc.

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 18

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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.

Remedy

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.