Horton Type I, Type III (2017-2018): Exterior lighting
Recall 18V605000 · Sep 11, 2018 · Halcore Group, Inc.
243
vehicles affected
243
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 18V605000
- Date
- Sep 11, 2018
- Maker
- Halcore Group, Inc.
- Units affected
- 243
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Exterior lighting > Brake lights
- Model years
- 2017-2018
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
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 can happen
If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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
2 models, 4 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 18V605000?
2 models: Horton Type I (2017-2018), Horton Type III (2017-2018), about 243 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 18V605000?
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.
What can happen?
If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.