2016 Horton Type III recalls and problems
The 2016 Horton Type III has 2 safety recalls. Recall repairs are free at any Horton dealer.
Recalls may cover only some 2016 Horton Type III vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.
2016 Horton Type III recalls
Recall 20V-128: Equipment
Problem: Halcore Group, Inc. (Halcore) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Horton Emergency Vehicles Type I and Type III ambulances. The A/C input power cord for the Sensata inverter may be undersized for certain inverter applications, possibly resulting in an electrical short circuit.
Risk: An electrical short circuit increases the risk of a fire or a shock hazard.
Fix: Halcore has notified owners, instructing them to contact Sensata for a replacement power cord, free of charge. The recall began March 10, 2020. Owners may contact Halcore customer service at 1-800-447-0343.
Recall 19V-281: Back Over Prevention
Problem: Halcore Group, Inc. (Halcore) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Horton Type I and Type III ambulances equipped with ASA Electronics back-up camera displays. The displays may revert back to the factory default settings which may cause the camera image to be reversed.
Risk: The driver may inadvertently turn the wrong direction to avoid an object behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Horton will notify owners and dealers will add a harness relay capacitor module to prevent the image from reversing, free of charge. The recall began June 13, 2019. Owners may contact ASA customer service at 1-800-384-4400 or Halcore at 1-800-447-0343.
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Frequently asked questions
Does the 2016 Horton Type III have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2016 Horton Type III: 20V-128 (equipment), 19V-281 (back over prevention). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Are Horton recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Horton dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.