19V742Vehicle
D-Cylinder Oxygen Tank Bracket May Loosen
Safety Recall
- Manufacturer
- Halcore Group, Inc.
- Units affected
- 11
- Recall opened
- Oct 17, 2019
- Owner notification
- Nov 7, 2019
- Manufacturer campaign
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- Type
- Vehicle
Affected vehicles (2)
- HORTON TYPE I2018–2019
- HORTON TYPE III2018–2019
Component / system
EQUIPMENT
Defect
Halcore Group, Inc. (Halcore) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Horton Type I & Type III ambulances. The D-cylinder oxygen tank bracket may loosen, allowing the oxygen tank to separate and become airborne in the event of a crash.
Risk / consequence
An unsecured oxygen tank may strike ambulance occupants and increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy
Halcore will notify owners, and Ziamatic will refund the purchase price paid, or provide replacement bracket assemblies, free of charge. The recall began November 7, 2019. Owners may contact Halcore customer service at 1-800-447-0343.
Documents
Source: NHTSA campaign 19V742000. Always confirm recall status and remedy availability with the manufacturer or a dealer using your VIN.