Horton Ambulance 453 recalled over fire hazard

Recall date

August 26, 2016

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Halcore Group, Inc. recalls 2013–2016 Horton Ambulance — 7 models

Recall number

16V625000

Brand / firm

Horton Ambulance

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 351 units

Why it was recalled

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

What was recalled

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.

What to do

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 warranty@hortonambulance.com. Follow the official notice for full instructions.