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- EQUIPMENT
- Problem
- Halcore Group, Inc. (Halcore) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Horton Type I & Type III ambulances. The D-cylinder oxygen tank bracket may loosen, allowing the oxygen tank to separate and become airborne in the event of a crash.
- Risk
- An unsecured oxygen tank may strike ambulance occupants and increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
- Remedy
- Halcore will notify owners, and Ziamatic will refund the purchase price paid, or provide replacement bracket assemblies, free of charge. The recall began November 7, 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
On certain 2018 and 2019 Horton Type I and Type III ambulances, the bracket that holds the D-cylinder oxygen tank may loosen. If that happens, the tank can separate from the vehicle and become airborne during a crash.
An unsecured oxygen tank can strike ambulance occupants, which increases the risk of injury in a crash. Owners of affected vehicles should contact Halcore customer service at 1-800-447-0343. Halcore will notify owners, and the remedy is free: either a refund of the purchase price paid, or replacement bracket assemblies, provided by Ziamatic. The recall began November 7, 2019.
You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls to see whether your ambulance is affected.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Horton Type I | 20182019 |
|---|---|
| Horton Type III | 20182019 |