2020 HORTON TYPE III — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
12
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2020 HORTON TYPE III
The 2020 HORTON TYPE III has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 5 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, SERVICE BRAKES, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS. 12 technical service bulletins have been issued by Halcore Group, Inc. for this model year.
Recalls for the 2020 HORTON TYPE III
NHTSA has recorded 5 recalls for the 2020 HORTON TYPE III, potentially affecting up to 382 vehicles.
Recall 20V745000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
| 251 vehicles affected
Defect: Halcore Group, Inc. (Halcore) is recalling certain 2020 Horton Emergency Vehicles Type I and III and ambulances equipped with Weldon i4G Vivtech Displays. The processor that runs the display may stop functioning without warning, causing items operated through the control panel to not function.
Consequence: If the control panel stops functioning, a delay in emergency services may occur, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Halcore will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the i4G Vivtech rear and/or front display within the serial number range, free of charge. The recall began December 8, 2020. Owners may contact Halcore customer service at 1-800-447-0343.
View full details →Recall 20V291000 — SERVICE BRAKES
| 17 vehicles affected
Defect: Halcore Group, Inc. (Halcore) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Horton Emergency Vehicles (HEV) Type I & Type III ambulances built on a Ram 4500 or 5500 chassis and equipped with Compressible Liquid Adaptive Suspension Systems (C.L.A.S.S.), part numbers DS135RS3A, DS135RS3AF, DS135RS3-DM. The rear brake caliper flexible line may have been routed so that it contacts a suspension component, possibly causing excessive...
Consequence: A worn rear brake caliper flexible line may cause brake fluid leakage which may result in a partial or complete loss of the rear brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Halcore will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear brake caliper flexible lines for wear and install a kit to modify the rear brake caliper flexible line mounting, and if necessary, a kit to replace worn brake lines, free...
View full details →Recall 20V291000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
| 17 vehicles affected
Defect: Halcore Group, Inc. (Halcore) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Horton Emergency Vehicles (HEV) Type I & Type III ambulances built on a Ram 4500 or 5500 chassis and equipped with Compressible Liquid Adaptive Suspension Systems (C.L.A.S.S.), part numbers DS135RS3A, DS135RS3AF, DS135RS3-DM. The rear brake caliper flexible line may have been routed so that it contacts a suspension component, possibly causing excessive...
Consequence: A worn rear brake caliper flexible line may cause brake fluid leakage which may result in a partial or complete loss of the rear brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Halcore will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear brake caliper flexible lines for wear and install a kit to modify the rear brake caliper flexible line mounting, and if necessary, a kit to replace worn brake lines, free...
View full details →Recall 20V291000 — SUSPENSION:REAR
| 17 vehicles affected
Defect: Halcore Group, Inc. (Halcore) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Horton Emergency Vehicles (HEV) Type I & Type III ambulances built on a Ram 4500 or 5500 chassis and equipped with Compressible Liquid Adaptive Suspension Systems (C.L.A.S.S.), part numbers DS135RS3A, DS135RS3AF, DS135RS3-DM. The rear brake caliper flexible line may have been routed so that it contacts a suspension component, possibly causing excessive...
Consequence: A worn rear brake caliper flexible line may cause brake fluid leakage which may result in a partial or complete loss of the rear brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Halcore will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear brake caliper flexible lines for wear and install a kit to modify the rear brake caliper flexible line mounting, and if necessary, a kit to replace worn brake lines, free...
View full details →Recall 19V608000 — AIR BAGS
| 80 vehicles affected
Defect: Halcore Group, Inc. (Halcore) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Horton Type I and Type III Emergency vehicles. Due to improper manufacturing, the cushion of the Inflatable Head Cushion (IHC) and Knee Air Bag (KAB) may detach during a deployment event and not inflate.
Consequence: In the event of a crash, if the cushions do not inflate properly, they may not provide the intended protection to the occupant, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Halcore will notify owners and dealers will install replacement air bags when they become available, free of charge. Halcore issued owners an interim notification on September 6, 2019. The recall began September 20, 2019. Owners may contact Halcore customer service...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2020 HORTON TYPE III
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2020 HORTON TYPE III.
Safety Rating for the 2020 HORTON TYPE III
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2020 HORTON TYPE III in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2020 HORTON TYPE III
Halcore Group, Inc. has issued 12 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2020 HORTON TYPE III. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
HSB120720 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Code of Federal Regulations Title 49 Part 579.5 Notices, Bulletins, Customer satisfaction campaigns, and other communications November 2020
HSB2020-08.23 — EQUIPMENT
Sales Bulletin - Cares Act letter update link, Ambulance crash testing link, HEPA filter shortage notice, Ohio temporary vehicle tag procedure update, Stock Unit availability update, Dealer portal training update notice, OEM Chassis availability notice
HSB2020-07.17 — SUSPENSION
Sales Bulletin ET3 CMS Reimbursement information and link. Notice and link Essex industries discontinue Liquid Oxygen system.Previous weeks recap. Vehicle and OEM Chassis availability update. .
HSB2020-07.17 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Sales Bulletin ET3 CMS Reimbursement information and link. Notice and link Essex industries discontinue Liquid Oxygen system.Previous weeks recap. Vehicle and OEM Chassis availability update. .
HSB2020-07.02 — SUSPENSION
New Dealer sales Rep traing notice. KKK-A-1822F - Change notice 13 Document link. Dealer interest savings link. Federal funding information links. Liquid suspension information links. Zero RPM system article link. Cares act link.Vehicle and OEM Chassis availability update.
HSB2020-05.15 — SEAT BELTS
Sales Bulletin - OEM Chassis production schedule update - 2020 National show video notice - New International CV & Chevrolet HD Cab Step pictures and ground clearance - New Infectious Control option offered - New seat belt buckles in squad bench riser notice - new proposal information sheet on line...
HTB2020-05.08 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Technical Bulletin advising a limited number of VIV-TECH i4g front control panels were built with the wrong part on resistor # R513 which could cause failure in operation under certain circumstances.
HSB2020-05.01 — EQUIPMENT
Sales Bulletin - OEM Chassis production schedule updates - Code 3 Dome light lead time notice - New vehicle sub floor material change notice - Ford F Series chassis exhaust tip change notice - Facebook 2020 National show unit video post notice - Remote customer inspection update - Notice for...
HSB2020-04.26 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Face Book post notice, Threshold change notice, Remote customer inspection instructions. OEM Chassis manufacturer projected start date, Dodge & Freightliner start up information, Decontamination additions & instructions, April previous weeks information recap.
HSB2020-04.26 — EQUIPMENT
Face Book post notice, Threshold change notice, Remote customer inspection instructions. OEM Chassis manufacturer projected start date, Dodge & Freightliner start up information, Decontamination additions & instructions, April previous weeks information recap.
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2020 HORTON TYPE III
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the HORTON TYPE III
- 2016 HORTON TYPE III — 0 complaints
- 2017 HORTON TYPE III — 0 complaints
- 2018 HORTON TYPE III — 0 complaints
- 2019 HORTON TYPE III — 0 complaints
- 2020 HORTON TYPE III (current)
Other HORTON Models
- HORTON FORD F-550 — 1 total complaint
- HORTON TYPE I — 1 total complaint
- HORTON AMBULANCE — 0 total complaints
- HORTON CARGO TRAILER — 0 total complaints
- HORTON FORD F-450 — 0 total complaints
- HORTON FORD F-600 — 0 total complaints
- HORTON ROSECREEK — 0 total complaints