No complaints are listed for the 2020 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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3 recalls.
Date: 2020-12-01. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Defect: Halcore Group, Inc. (Halcore) is recalling certain 2020 Horton Emergency Vehicles Type I and III and ambulances equipped with Weldon i4G Vivtech Displays. The processor that runs the display may stop functioning without warning, causing items operated through the control panel to not function.
Consequence: If the control panel stops functioning, a delay in emergency services may occur, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Halcore will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the i4G Vivtech rear and/or front display within the serial number range, free of charge. The recall began December 8, 2020. Owners may contact Halcore customer service at 1-800-447-0343.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
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: 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.
Manufacturer communications
25 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system| System | Count |
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| EQUIPMENT | 21 |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 6 |
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| SUSPENSION | 3 |
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| EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 2 |
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| SEAT BELTS | 2 |
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| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 |
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| STRUCTURE | 1 |
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10185169
Date: 2020-12-07. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Notifies Dealers and customers of upcoming recall on IDEX control displays
10183925
Date: 2020-11-30. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
Code of Federal Regulations Title 49 Part 579.5 Notices, Bulletins, Customer satisfaction campaigns, and other communications November 2020
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
10180622
Date: 2020-09-25. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EQUIPMENT, SEAT BELTS.
Sales Bulletin - Dealer order entry training notice, IMMI seat belt lock up repair video link, Cares act update, Factory COVID visitation policy, Intelliplex electrical system discontinuation notice, Small Line-X sprayer notice, International CV 2021 information link, NHTSA Safer Car App notice, pre
10180615
Date: 2020-09-02. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
Sales Bulletin - 2021 F-Series order guide released, Grove City Hotel break in notice, Cares Act notice, Ambulance Crash Testing link, HEPA filter availability update, Ohio Temporary tag notice, Dealer portal training material notice, Chassis/Vehicle availability notice
10179425
Date: 2020-08-23. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
Sales Bulletin - Cares Act letter update link, Ambulance crash testing link, HEPA filter shortage notice, Ohio temporary vehicle tag procedure update, Stock Unit availability update, Dealer portal training update notice, OEM Chassis availability notice
10178023
Date: 2020-07-26. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
Sales Bulletin. Governor DeWine Mask order and travel notice and information.Oxygen outlet change notice. New CNC miter saw notice. ET3 Reimbursement notice and information link. Previous weeks recap. Vehicle and OEM Chassis availability update.
10178020
Date: 2020-07-17. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, SUSPENSION.
Sales Bulletin ET3 CMS Reimbursement information and link. Notice and link Essex industries discontinue Liquid Oxygen system.Previous weeks recap. Vehicle and OEM Chassis availability update. .
10178015
Date: 2020-07-02. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: SUSPENSION.
New Dealer sales Rep traing notice. KKK-A-1822F - Change notice 13 Document link. Dealer interest savings link. Federal funding information links. Liquid suspension information links. Zero RPM system article link. Cares act link.Vehicle and OEM Chassis availability update.
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