CarRecallWatch- Component
- AIR BAGS
- Problem
- Halcore Group, Inc. (Halcore) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Horton Type I and Type III Emergency vehicles. Due to improper manufacturing, the cushion of the Inflatable Head Cushion (IHC) and Knee Air Bag (KAB) may detach during a deployment event and not inflate.
- Risk
- In the event of a crash, if the cushions do not inflate properly, they may not provide the intended protection to the occupant, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Halcore will notify owners and dealers will install replacement air bags when they become available, free of charge. Halcore issued owners an interim notification on September 6, 2019. The recall began September 20, 2019. Owners may contact Halcore customer service at 1-800-447-0343.
- 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 Horton Type I and Type III emergency vehicles from model years 2018 through 2020 have airbag cushions that were improperly manufactured. The cushion of the inflatable head cushion and the knee airbag may detach during deployment and fail to inflate.
If the cushions do not inflate properly in a crash, they may not provide the intended protection to the occupant, which increases the risk of injury. Owners should not wait for the replacement parts to be scheduled. Contact Halcore customer service at 1-800-447-0343 for more information, and check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.
Halcore will notify owners, and dealers will install replacement airbags once they become available. The repair is free of charge at an authorized dealer.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Horton Type I | 201820192020 |
|---|---|
| Horton Type III | 201820192020 |