Halcore Group, Inc. recalls 2015 Horton Ambulance — 5 models

Recall date

December 9, 2015

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Recall number

15V828000

Brand / firm

Horton Ambulance

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 18 units

Why it was recalled

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

What was recalled

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.

What to do

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.