NHTSA Recall 16V625000: Air conditioner (equipment)
Halcore Group, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 351 vehicles. It affects 7 models including the Horton Ambulance 453.
| NHTSA campaign | 16V625000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EQUIPMENT › APPLIANCE › AIR CONDITIONER |
| Report received | August 26, 2016 |
| Owner notification | October 26, 2016 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety 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 warranty@hortonambulance.com
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 16V625000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Horton Ambulance 453 | 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 |
| Horton Ambulance 457 | 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 |
| Horton Ambulance 503 | 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 |
| Horton Ambulance 553 | 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 |
| Horton Ambulance 603 | 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 |
| Horton Ambulance 623 | 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 |
| Horton Ambulance Change Over | 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 |
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.