2017 Horton Type I Problems: 0 Complaints, 3 Recalls

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Equipment: electricalReported March 4, 2020 · 18 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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.
Remedy: 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 number 20V128000 · Recall details

Back over prevention: sensing system: cameraReported April 9, 2019 · 49 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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.
Remedy: 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 number 19V281000 · Recall details

Exterior lighting: brake lightsReported September 11, 2018 · 243 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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.
Remedy: 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.

Recall number 18V605000 · Recall details

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Is the 2017 Horton Type I reliable?

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How many recalls does the 2017 Horton Type I have?

3 recalls, covering equipment, back over prevention and exterior lighting.

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