Halcore recalls 2025–2026 Horton ambulances over touchscreen that may stop working and disable emergency lights
The touchscreen display in these ambulances may stop responding or fail to power on, so the emergency lights and other emergency equipment cannot be turned on, raising the risk of a crash or delayed emergency response.
What to do
Weldon Division of Akron will update the firmware and repair the power line for free, and owner letters are expected to be mailed October 5, 2026. Owners can call Weldon customer service at 1-800-228-1161 or Halcore customer service at 1-800-447-0343.
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Recall details
- Product
- Horton Type I, Type Iii, Critical Care Transport 2025–2026
- Company
- Halcore Group, Inc.
- Hazard
- A loss of exterior lights can reduce the visibility of the vehicle to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash. Inoperative equipment can delay emergency response, increasing the risk of injury.
- Units
- 545 vehicles
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 14, 2026
- Identifiers
- NHTSA campaign number: 26V533000
- Model years: 2025–2026
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Official notice
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- Component
- EQUIPMENT:EMERGENCY:SIREN/LIGHTING/STROBES:CONTROLS
- Defect
- Halcore Group, Inc. (Halcore) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Horton Type I, Type III, and Critical Care ambulances. The touchscreen display may stop responding to touch commands or fail to power on, preventing the activation of exterior emergency lights, as well as fire fighting and other emergency equipment.
- Consequence
- A loss of exterior lights can reduce the visibility of the vehicle to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash. Inoperative equipment can delay emergency response, increasing the risk of injury.
- Corrective action
- Weldon Division of Akron will update the firmware and repair the power line, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 5, 2026. Owners may contact Weldon customer service at 1-800-228-1161 or Halcore customer service at 1-800-447-0343.
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