Air Bags may not Properly Inflate
Safety Recall
- Manufacturer
- Halcore Group, Inc.
- Units affected
- 80
- Recall opened
- Aug 19, 2019
- Owner notification
- Sep 20, 2019
- Manufacturer campaign
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- Type
- Vehicle
Affected vehicles (2)
- HORTON TYPE I2018–2020
- HORTON TYPE III2018–2020
Component / system
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.
Risk / 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 at 1-800-447-0343.
Documents
Source: NHTSA campaign 19V608000. Always confirm recall status and remedy availability with the manufacturer or a dealer using your VIN.