No complaints are listed for the 2019 Horton Type III. NHTSA's API and bulk file list none in this build.
Data build 2026-10-08.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as HORTON TYPE III.
Model-generated complaint tags: No complaints are listed for tagging.
Recalls
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5 recalls.
Date: 2020-05-20. Systems: SERVICE BRAKES, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, SUSPENSION.
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 c (excerpt)
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. (excerpt)
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 of charge. This recall began June 5, 2020. Owners may contact Halcore customer service at 1-800-447-0343. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2020-03-04. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
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.
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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2019-10-17. Systems: 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.
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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2019-08-19. Systems: AIR BAGS.
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 at 1-800-447-0343.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2019-04-09. Systems: BACK OVER PREVENTION.
Defect: Halcore Group, Inc. (Halcore) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Horton Type I and Type III ambulances equipped with ASA Electronics back-up camera displays. The displays may revert back to the factory default settings which may cause the camera image to be reversed.
Consequence: The driver may inadvertently turn the wrong direction to avoid an object behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Horton will notify owners and dealers will add a harness relay capacitor module to prevent the image from reversing, free of charge. The recall began June 13, 2019. Owners may contact ASA customer service at 1-800-384-4400 or Halcore at 1-800-447-0343.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Manufacturer communications
11 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system| System | Count |
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| EQUIPMENT | 11 |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 |
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| EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 2 |
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| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 |
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| STRUCTURE | 1 |
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| SUSPENSION | 1 |
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10182423
Date: 2020-10-31. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
Code of Federal Regulations Title 49 Part 579.5 Notices, Bulletins, Customer satisfaction campaigns, and other communications October 2020
10177045
Date: 2020-06-28. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EQUIPMENT, SUSPENSION.
Sales Bulletin - Cares Act follow up conference call & information links notice. Liquid Spring suspension information package links. Zero RPM technical information notice, Cares Act notice, Rev Financing and Dealer interest saving notice. Spec writer designer change notice. OEM chassis availabilit
10177044
Date: 2020-06-13. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EQUIPMENT.
Sales Bulletin - Zero RPM system technology notice update. Cares Act follow up customer information. Rev Financing information, Spec writer change notice, Dealer interest saving notice, Covid & Cares information notices, Chassis and Demo availability notices.
10177041
Date: 2020-06-10. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
Cares Act timing notice.
10177039
Date: 2020-06-05. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT, EXTERIOR LIGHTING.
Sales Bulletin - REV financing notice, Spec writer change notice, Interest saving notice, Previous weeks - Covid-19 & Outreach to Native American Communities notice. Federal Signal discontinues micro pulse marker light notice. Freightliner production issue notice. 2020 National truck show digital vi
10176165
Date: 2020-05-08. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT, STRUCTURE.
Sales Bulletin - Notice regarding modification to front bumper of chassis which have Driver assist Pre- Collision system - OEM Chassis production update - New vehicle sub floor material change notice - Fored F- Series exhaust tip change notice - Facebook national show video post notice - New vehic
10176164
Date: 2020-05-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: 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 additio
10174741
Date: 2020-04-26. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT, 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.
10174734
Date: 2020-04-13. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
Added information for decontamination procedure, Remote customer inspection information, Dodge & Freightliner chassis production start up information, Govenor stay at home extension information, HVAC filter maintenance information, Dealer interest saving information, Federal Signal PA 640 siren disc
10174731
Date: 2020-04-05. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT, EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY.
Corona Virus COVID-19 update, Chassis manufacturer supply chain information, HVAC filter maintenance recommendation, Demo and stock unit availabilty update, Work from home staff contact information, Production back log, with available chassis list,