The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·19V742000·Announced 2019-10-17

Halcore Recalls 2018-2019 Horton Ambulances Due to Oxygen Tank Bracket Defect

Halcore is recalling 2018-2019 Horton Type I and Type III ambulances because the oxygen tank bracket may loosen, allowing the tank to become airborne in a crash.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect where a component may become airborne in a crash, posing a significant injury risk to occupants, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural defects and significant injury reports.

Plain-English summary

Halcore Group, Inc. is recalling certain 2018-2019 Horton Type I and Type III ambulances. The recall addresses a defect in the D-cylinder oxygen tank bracket, which may loosen over time. If the bracket loosens, the oxygen tank may separate from the vehicle and become airborne in the event of a crash.

An unsecured oxygen tank may strike ambulance occupants, increasing the risk of injury during a crash. The recall began on November 7, 2019.

Halcore will notify owners of the recall. Ziamatic will refund the purchase price paid for the bracket or provide replacement bracket assemblies free of charge. 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
11

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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