2017 Horton Type III recalls and problems
The 2017 Horton Type III has 3 safety recalls. Recall repairs are free at any Horton dealer.
Recalls may cover only some 2017 Horton Type III vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.
2017 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.
Recall 18V-605: Exterior Lighting
Problem: Halcore Group, Inc. (Halcore) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Horton Type I and Type III ambulances, equipped with Whelen accessory brake lights. Depending on the specific wiring of the vehicle, these brake lights may illuminate when the brake pedal has not been pressed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk: If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Halcore will notify owners, and Whelen will replace the brake lights, free of charge. The recall began October 16, 2018. Owners may contact Halcore customer service at 1-800-447-0343.
Other Horton Type III years
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2017 Horton Type III have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2017 Horton Type III: 20V-128 (equipment), 19V-281 (back over prevention), 18V-605 (exterior lighting). 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.