The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·15V828000·Announced 2015-12-09

Halcore Recalls 2015 Horton Ambulances Due to Electrical System Failure Risk

Halcore Group is recalling 18 model year 2015 Horton ambulances because an incorrectly installed circuit board component may cause electrical system failure, potentially disabling life-saving equipment.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where the defect could disable life-saving equipment and increase the risk of injury to patients, but no specific injuries or fatalities have been reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Halcore Group, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2015 Horton 623, 603, 503, 553, and 453 ambulances manufactured between October 1, 2015, and November 16, 2015. These vehicles are equipped with the i4G system for controlling the ambulance body electrics. The recall affects 18 units in total.

The recall is due to a circuit board component being installed incorrectly. This defect may cause the ambulance body to experience electrical system failure, which can affect interior and exterior lights as well as other life-saving electrical equipment, such as the oxygen system. Failure of these systems can hinder emergency response and rescue efforts, increasing the risk of injury to ambulance patients.

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 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
HORTON AMBULANCE 553, 623, 503, 603
Brand
HORTON AMBULANCE
Manufacturer
Halcore Group, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Ambulance
Hazard
Affected units
18

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (5)

  • 553
  • 623
  • 503
  • 603
  • 453

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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