2018 HORTON TYPE I Recall

Campaign:

18V605000 on 09/13/2018

Component:

Exterior lighting:brake lights

Manufactured:

10/31/2017 - 07/30/2018

Affected:

243

Defect:

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."

Consequence:

If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.

Correction:

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.

Notes:

Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

2018 HORTON TYPE I TSB

Bulletin:

HTB 2018-07-18

Component:

162300 structure:body:door

Summary:

This technical bulletin is a suggested door latch and door latch cable change for the side entry door on all horton vehicles built between february 2016 to may 2018 that use trimark paddle style door handles. during testing it was noted tha

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