Undersized A/C Input Power Cord May Cause Short
Safety Recall
- Manufacturer
- Halcore Group, Inc.
- Units affected
- 18
- Recall opened
- Mar 4, 2020
- Owner notification
- Mar 10, 2020
- Manufacturer campaign
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- Type
- Vehicle
Affected vehicles (2)
- HORTON TYPE I2016–2019
- HORTON TYPE III2016–2019
Component / system
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.
Risk / consequence
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.
Chronology of events
- Feb 27, 2020
On February 27, 2020 HEV gathered history & vehicles in current production to determine that a 573 non compliance report needed filed.
Notification schedule
- Dealer notification
- MAR 11, 2020 - APR 10, 2020
- Owner notification
- MAR 11, 2020 - APR 10, 2020
Documents
Source: NHTSA campaign 20V128000. Always confirm recall status and remedy availability with the manufacturer or a dealer using your VIN.