Horton recall: Exterior lighting
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."
What could happen
If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Horton Type I 2017–2018
- Horton Type Iii 2017–2018
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 18V605000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Halcore Group, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Sep 11, 2018
- Owners notified
- Oct 16, 2018
- Vehicles or items affected
- 243
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Nov 1, 2017 to Jul 31, 2018
- Part
- Exterior lighting › Brake lights
- Safety standard
- FMVSS 108
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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Horton recall: Equipment Aug 14, 2026
- Horton recall: Electrical system Dec 1, 2020
- Horton / Liquid Spring recall: Service brakes May 20, 2020
- Horton recall: Equipment Mar 4, 2020
- Horton recall: Equipment Oct 17, 2019
- Horton recall: Air bags Aug 19, 2019
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.