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NHTSA Recall 20V128000: Electrical (equipment)

Halcore Group, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 18 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Horton Type I.

18
vehicles potentially affected
2
models affected
2020
owners notified (March 10)
NHTSA campaign20V128000
ComponentEQUIPMENT › ELECTRICAL
Report receivedMarch 4, 2020
Owner notificationMarch 10, 2020
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Halcore Group, Inc. (Halcore) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Horton Emergency Vehicles Type I and Type III ambulances. The A/C input power cord for the Sensata inverter may be undersized for certain inverter applications, possibly resulting in an electrical short circuit.

Safety risk

An electrical short circuit increases the risk of a fire or a shock hazard.

Remedy

Halcore has notified owners, instructing them to contact Sensata for a replacement power cord, free of charge. The recall began March 10, 2020. 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.

Vehicles covered by recall 20V128000

Make and modelModel years
Horton Type I2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
Horton Type III2016, 2017, 2018, 2019

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.