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💥 Crash risk🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 04V101📅 Feb 26, 2004

2000 Horton Ambulance recall: electrical system

⚠️ What's wrong

On certain ambulances the alternator case bolts come loose and back out into the fan.

💥 The risk

Fan pieces disengage at high RPM and could cause injury and/or disable the vehicle which could result in a crash.

🔧 The fix

Remedy options are being explored. Exact remedy and time line to be determined.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
04V101000
Manufacturer
HORTON EMERGENCY VEHICLES
Vehicles affected
14
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Built
Jul 31, 1997 – Nov 30, 2000
Recall started by
ODI
Notes
Customers CAN contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 04V101 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 04V101?

2000 Horton Ambulance. 14 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Horton dealer to book the free repair.