CarRecallWatch- Component
- EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
- Problem
- 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]
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2013-2016 Horton ambulances (models 453, 457, 503, 553, 603 and 623, built between November 29, 2013 and March 1, 2016) may have an improperly sealed wire harness for the Cool-Tech air-conditioning condenser controller. This can let water enter the controller housing.
If water gets into the housing, the controller may short circuit, which increases the risk of an electrical fire.
The repair is free. Dealers will replace the Cool-Tech condenser fan controller assembly at no charge. Owners can contact Horton customer service at 1-614-317-9856 or [email protected], and should check their vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.
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