Horton Ambulance 453 recalls
There are 4 safety recalls on record for the Horton Ambulance 453, covering 409 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.
Horton Ambulance 453 recalls by model year
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Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- Halcore Group, Inc. (Halcore) is recalling certain 2017 Horton ambulances, models 623, 603F, 453, and 457, built on Ford F-350, F-450, or F-550 chassis equipped with Compressible Liquid Adaptive Suspension Systems (C.L.A.S.S.) made by LiquidSpring. Due to an incorrect torque specification, the rear brake caliper banjo bolts may have been overtightened.
- Risk
- The improperly tightened banjo bolts may result in a partial or complete loss of rear brake power, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Horton will notify owners, and LiquidSpring dealers will replace the rear brake banjo bolts, free of charge. The recall began on March 7, 2017. Owners may contact LiquidSpring customer service at 1‑765‑474‑7816, extension 1, or at [email protected] or Horton customer service at 1‑614‑534‑8181.
Recall number 17V122000 · Recall details
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- If water gets into the controller housing, the controller may short circuit, increasing the risk of an electrical fire.
- Remedy
- 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 [email protected]
Recall number 16V625000 · Recall details
Electrical system
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- Failure of ambulance body electrics can hinder emergency response and/or rescue efforts, increasing the risk of injury to ambulance patients.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 15V828000 · Recall details
Suspension
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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 number 14V558000 · Recall details
Questions about the Horton Ambulance 453 recalls
How do I check if my Horton Ambulance 453 has an open recall?
Enter your VIN in the VIN decoder on this page to see the recalls for your exact model and year, then confirm with any dealer of the brand or the manufacturer, who can tell you whether the repair was already done on your car.
Do I have to pay for a recall repair?
No. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer of the brand, even if the car is out of warranty or you are not the first owner.
How many recalls does the Horton Ambulance 453 have?
4, covering service brakes, hydraulic, equipment and electrical system.
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