Recall 16V-625: 2013–2016 Horton Ambulance 453, 2013–2016 Horton Ambulance 457 and 5 more
Halcore Group, Inc. recall for equipment, reported to NHTSA on Aug 26, 2016, covering about 351 vehicles.
The problem
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 warranty@hortonambulance.com
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.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | Halcore Group, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Component | Equipment › Appliance › Air Conditioner |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 16V625000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Horton Ambulance 453 | 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 | All years |
| Horton Ambulance 457 | 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 | All years |
| Horton Ambulance 503 | 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 | All years |
| Horton Ambulance 553 | 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 | All years |
| Horton Ambulance 603 | 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 | All years |
| Horton Ambulance 623 | 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 | All years |
| Horton Ambulance Change Over | 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 16V-625?
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.
How is recall 16V-625 fixed?
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
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.