2014 Horton Ambulance 453 Recalls

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V625000
Manufacturer: Halcore Group, Inc.
Manufactured Begin Date: November 29th, 2013
Manufactured End Date: March 1st, 2016

Defect Summary:
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.

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

Corrective Summary:
Halcore will notify owners, and dealers will replace the Cool-Tech condenser fan controller assembly, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in September 2016. Owners may contact Horton customer service at 1-614-317-9856, or by email at [email protected]

Recall 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.

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V558000
Manufacturer: Halcore Group, Inc.
Manufactured Begin Date: February 1st, 2014
Manufactured End Date: August 31st, 2014
Date of Owner Notification: October 22nd, 2014

Defect Summary:
Halcore Group, Inc. (Halcore) is recalling certain model year 2014 Horton ambulances, models 403, 453, 457, 603, and 623 manufactured February 1, 2014, and August 31, 2014, and equipped with Liquid Spring-brand aftermarket suspension kits. The mounting bracket that attaches the suspension fluid tank to the frame may fail, allowing the fluid tank to separate from the vehicle.

Consequence Summary:
If the suspension fluid tank mount fractures and the tank separates from the chassis, the tank may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Summary:
Halcore will notify owners, and Halcore dealers will install a re-designed bracket, free of charge. The recall began in October 2014. Owners may contact Halcore customer service at 1-614-539-8181. Owners may also contact Liquid Spring customer service at 1-765-474-7816 extension 109.

Recall 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.