HORTON TYPE I 2017: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 20V128000

Make Model Year
HORTON TYPE I 2017
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2020-03-10 2020-03-04 2020-03-04

Production Dates: 2017-11-01 - 2018-07-31

Manufacturers Involved: Halcore Group, Inc.

Component: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 18

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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.

Remedy

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.