Horton Ambulance 453 recalls
Every NHTSA recall campaign filed since 2000 that names the Horton Ambulance 453, newest first. Last verified Jul 30, 2026.
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- Feb 27, 2017Crash risk2017 Horton Ambulance 453, 2017 Horton Ambulance 457, 2017 Horton Ambulance 603 and 2 other models — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Halcore Group, Inc. (Halcore) is recalling certain 2017 Horton ambulances, models 623, 603F, 453, and 457, built on Ford F-350, F-450, or F-550 chassis equipped with Compressible Liquid Adaptive Suspension Systems (C.L.A.S.S.) made by LiquidSpring. Due to an incorrect torque specification, the rear brake caliper banjo bolts may have been overtightened.
17V122000 · 11 units · Halcore Group, Inc.
- Aug 26, 2016Fire risk2013–2016 Horton Ambulance 453, 2013–2016 Horton Ambulance 457, 2013–2016 Horton Ambulance 503 and 4 other models — Equipment
Halcore Group, Inc. (Halcore) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 Horton ambulances, models 453, 457, 503, 553, 603, and 623, manufactured November 29, 2013, to March 1, 2016. The affected vehicles may have an improperly sealed Cool-Tech air-conditioning condenser controller wire harness that can allow water to enter the controller housing.
16V625000 · 351 units · Halcore Group, Inc.
- Dec 9, 2015Crash risk2015 Horton Ambulance 453, 2015 Horton Ambulance 503, 2015 Horton Ambulance 553 and 2 other models — Electrical System
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.
15V828000 · 18 units · Halcore Group, Inc.
- Sep 12, 2014Crash risk2014 Horton Ambulance 403, 2014 Horton Ambulance 453, 2014 Horton Ambulance 457 and 2 other models — Suspension
Halcore Group, Inc. (Halcore) is recalling certain model year 2014 Horton ambulances, models 403, 453, 457, 603, and 623 manufactured February 1, 2014, and August 31, 2014, and equipped with Liquid Spring-brand aftermarket suspension kits. The mounting bracket that attaches the suspension fluid tank to the frame may fail, allowing the fluid tank to separate from the vehicle.
14V558000 · 29 units · Halcore Group, Inc.