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🔥 Fire riskNHTSA 16V625📅 Aug 26, 2016

2013–2016 Horton Ambulance 453 & 2013–2016 Horton Ambulance 457 + 5 more recall: equipment

⚠️ What's wrong

Halcore Group, Inc. (Halcore) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 Horton ambulances, models 453, 457, 503, 553, 603, and 623, manufactured November 29, 2013, to March 1, 2016. The affected vehicles may have an improperly sealed Cool-Tech air-conditioning condenser controller wire harness that can allow water to enter the controller housing.

💥 The risk

If water gets into the controller housing, the controller may short circuit, increasing the risk of an electrical fire.

🔧 The fix

Halcore will notify owners, and dealers will replace the Cool-Tech condenser fan controller assembly, free of charge. Halcore issued an interim notification to owners on September 9, 2016. The recall began on October 26, 2016. Owners may contact Horton customer service at 1-614-317-9856, or by email at [email protected]

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
16V625000
Manufacturer
Halcore Group, Inc.
Vehicles affected
351
Component
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Oct 26, 2016
Built
Nov 29, 2013 – Mar 1, 2016
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 16V625 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 16V625?

2013–2016 Horton Ambulance 453 & 2013–2016 Horton Ambulance 457 + 5 more. 351 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.