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🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 15V828📅 Dec 9, 2015

2015 Horton Ambulance 453 & 2015 Horton Ambulance 503 + 3 more recall: electrical system

⚠️ What's wrong

Halcore Group, Inc. (Halcore) is recalling certain model year 2015 Horton 623, 603, 503, 553 and 453 ambulances manufactured October 1, 2015, to November 16, 2015 and equipped with the i4G system for controlling the ambulance body electrics. Due to a circuit board component being installed incorrectly, the ambulance body may have electrical system failure of the interior and exterior lights, as well as other life saving electrical equipment such as the oxygen system.

💥 The risk

Failure of ambulance body electrics can hinder emergency response and/or rescue efforts, increasing the risk of injury to ambulance patients.

🔧 The fix

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.

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
15V828000
Manufacturer
Halcore Group, Inc.
Vehicles affected
18
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Owner phone
1-800-282-5113
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Jan 4, 2016
Built
Oct 1, 2015 – Nov 16, 2015
Recall started by
MFR
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.

Vehicles in this recall

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

FAQ

Is the 15V828 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 15V828?

2015 Horton Ambulance 453 & 2015 Horton Ambulance 503 + 3 more. 18 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 Ambulance dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-282-5113.