The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·18V605000·Announced 2018-09-11

Halcore Recalls 2017-2018 Horton Ambulances for Brake Light Wiring Defect

Halcore is recalling 2017-2018 Horton Type I and Type III ambulances because Whelen accessory brake lights may illuminate without the brake pedal being pressed.

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 (incorrect brake light illumination) could increase the risk of a crash, but no injuries or fatalities have been reported.

Plain-English summary

Halcore Group, Inc. is recalling certain 2017-2018 Horton Type I and Type III ambulances equipped with Whelen accessory brake lights. The recall involves 243 vehicles.

Depending on the specific wiring of the vehicle, these brake lights may illuminate when the brake pedal has not been pressed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment." If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.

Halcore will notify owners, and Whelen will replace the brake lights, free of charge. The recall began October 16, 2018. Owners may contact Halcore customer service at 1-800-447-0343 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
HORTON TYPE I, TYPE III
Brand
HORTON
Manufacturer
Halcore Group, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Ambulance
Hazard
Affected units
243

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 (2)

  • TYPE I
  • TYPE III

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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