NHTSA recall 19V742000
Equipment
Horton Type I and 1 more
Reported Oct 17, 201911 vehicles affectedHalcore Group, Inc.Built Jun 1, 2018 – Jul 12, 2019
The 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.
The risk
An unsecured oxygen tank may strike ambulance occupants and increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
The 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.