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💥 Crash risk🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 26V533📅 Aug 17, 2026

2025–2026 Horton Critical Care Transport & 2025–2026 Horton Type I + 1 more recall: equipment

⚠️ What's wrong

Halcore Group, Inc. (Halcore) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Horton Type I, Type III, and Critical Care ambulances. The touchscreen display may stop responding to touch commands or fail to power on, preventing the activation of exterior emergency lights, as well as fire fighting and other emergency equipment.

💥 The risk

A loss of exterior lights can reduce the visibility of the vehicle to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash. Inoperative equipment can delay emergency response, increasing the risk of injury.

🔧 The fix

Weldon Division of Akron will update the firmware and repair the power line, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 5, 2026. Owners may contact Weldon customer service at 1-800-228-1161 or Halcore customer service at 1-800-447-0343.

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
26V533000
Manufacturer
Halcore Group, Inc.
Vehicles affected
545
Component
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:VIDEO (TOUCH)SCREEN/MONITOR/UNIT; EQUIPMENT:EMERGENCY:FIRE SUPRESSION; EQUIPMENT:EMERGENCY:SIREN/LIGHTING/STROBES:CONTROLS
Owner phone
1-800-228-1161
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Recall started by
ODI

Vehicles in this recall

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

FAQ

Is the 26V533 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 26V533?

2025–2026 Horton Critical Care Transport & 2025–2026 Horton Type I + 1 more. 545 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 or call the manufacturer at 1-800-228-1161.