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Horton Ambulance Recall 04V101: Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator

NHTSA campaign 04V101, reported February 27, 2004, 14 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 04V101HORTON EMERGENCY VEHICLES
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Problem
ON CERTAIN AMBULANCES THE ALTERNATOR CASE BOLTS COME LOOSE AND BACK OUT INTO THE FAN.
Risk
FAN PIECES DISENGAGE AT HIGH RPM AND COULD CAUSE INJURY AND/OR DISABLE THE VEHICLE WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy
REMEDY OPTIONS ARE BEING EXPLORED. EXACT REMEDY AND TIME LINE TO BE DETERMINED.
Notes
CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Affected vehicles

Horton Ambulance1997199819992000