NHTSA vehicle safety data
2020 Horton Type I Recalls & Complaints
The 2020 Horton Type I has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Horton dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2020 Horton Type I. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2020 Horton Type I owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2020 Horton Type I, describing incidents dated March 29, 2021.
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ODI #11407583 · Filed
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2020 HORTON AMBULANCE N/A. THE CONTACT STATED THE CUT WASHER WAS LOSING UNDER THE MAIN FRAME RAIL.THE CONTACT STATED HE WAS CAUSING THE WASHER TO BE LOOSE/MOVE AND NOT STABLE. THE CONTACT CALLED LOCAL DEALER FESCO EMERGENCY SALES (7010 TROY HILL DR, ELKRIDGE, MD 21075: (410)…
Incorrect Processor Power Voltage may Stop Display
NHTSA #20V745000 · Electrical System · NHTSA notice
Reported December 1, 2020 · Halcore Group, Inc.
Potentially affected: 251 vehicles
Repair completion: 99.2% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Owners notified December 8, 2020
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
If the control panel stops functioning, a delay in emergency services may occur, increasing the risk of injury.
Manufacturer 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.
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.
Brake Line Routing May Cause Wear and Fluid Leak
NHTSA #20V291000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic — Foundation Components — Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings · NHTSA notice
Reported May 20, 2020 · Halcore Group, Inc.
Potentially affected: 17 vehicles
Repair completion: 100% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Owners notified June 5, 2020
Defect description
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 causing excessive wear and a loss of rear brakes. The affected system component is the rear brake caliper flexible line which may be causing brake caliper to wear due to contact suspension components.
Safety 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.
Manufacturer 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.
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.
Air Bags may not Properly Inflate
NHTSA #19V608000 · Air Bags · NHTSA notice
Reported August 19, 2019 · Halcore Group, Inc.
Potentially affected: 80 vehicles
Repair completion: 100% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Owners notified September 20, 2019 · Vehicles built April 11, 2019 – June 26, 2019 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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.
Safety 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.
Manufacturer 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.
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.
Other Horton Type I model years
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