NHTSA Recall 04V101000: Alternator/generator/regulator (electrical system)

HORTON EMERGENCY VEHICLES reported this safety recall to NHTSA on February 27, 2004, covering an estimated 14 vehicles. It affects 1997–2000 Horton Ambulance.

vehicles potentially affected

model affected

NHTSA campaign	04V101000
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Report received	February 27, 2004
Initiated by	NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation

Defect

On certain ambulances the alternator case bolts come loose and back out into the fan.

Safety 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).

Vehicles covered by recall 04V101000

Make and model	Model years
Horton Ambulance	1997, 1998, 1999, 2000

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.