Halcore Group, Inc.: Safety Recalls in 2015
Updated on March 19, 2026.
There were 3 safety recalls made by Halcore Group, Inc. in 2015. See the details of the recalls below.
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Data Source: NHTSA.
December 9, 2015
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Loss of Ambulance Body Lights and Electrics
Halcore Group, Inc. (Halcore) is recalling certain model year 2015 Horton 623, 603, 503, 553 and 453 ambulances manufactured October 1, 2015, to November 16, 2015 and equipped with the i4G system for controlling the ambulance body electrics. Due to a circuit board component being installed incorrectly, the ambulance body may have electrical system failure of the interior and exterior lights, as well as other life saving electrical equipment such as the oxygen system.
NHTSA ID: 15V828000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 18
Consequence Summary:
Failure of ambulance body electrics can hinder emergency response and/or rescue efforts, increasing the risk of injury to ambulance patients.
Corrective Action:
Halcore will notify owners, and Horton will replace the affected electrical component, free of charge. The recall began on January 4, 2016. Owners may contact Horton customer service at 1-800-282-5113.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100
October 23, 2015
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Steel Cable that Anchors Seat Belt may Fail
Halcore Group, Inc. (Halcore) is recalling certain model year 2008-2014 American Emergency Vehicle (AEV) Type II ambulances manufactured February 1, 2008, to August 1, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the flexible steel cable that connect the seat belt to the vehicle on the rearward facing attendant seat may be bent from being sat on while entering the seat. This repeated bending may result in the cable breaking.
NHTSA ID: 15V694000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 3,300
Consequence Summary:
If the cable breaks, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained in the event of a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
Halcore will notify owners, and dealers will replace the flexible steel cable with a sleeve encased webbed belt which allows flexibility, free of charges. The recall is expected to begin on December 7, 2015. Owners may contact AEV customer service at 1-800-374-9749 or warranty@aev.com.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 28.06
August 13, 2015
(Campaign #: 15E050)
Images From Rear Camera are Reversed
Halcore Group, Inc. (Halcore) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 American Emergency Vehicles (AEV) Trauma Hawk emergency vehicles manufactured from December 1, 2014, through June 30, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with a back up camera system which may display images from the camera in reverse.
NHTSA ID: 15V513000
Component: BACK OVER PREVENTION
# of Units Affected: 140
Consequence Summary:
If an object or person are on the left side of the screen but are actually on the right side of the vehicle, or vice versa, there is an increased risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Halcore will notify owners, and dealers will work with ASA Electronics to replace any camera that is not displaying the correct images. The recall began on September 11, 2015. Owners may contact AEV customer service at 1-800-374-9749 or ASA customer service at 1-877-384-4400. Halcore's number for this recall is 15E050.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No