1997–2000 Horton Ambulance Recall: ON CERTAIN AMBULANCES THE ALTERNATOR CASE BOLTS COME LOOSE AND BACK OUT…
NHTSA campaign 04V101000 · Electrical System · filed Feb 27, 2004 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
ON CERTAIN AMBULANCES THE ALTERNATOR CASE BOLTS COME LOOSE AND BACK OUT INTO THE FAN.
The risk
FAN PIECES DISENGAGE AT HIGH RPM AND COULD CAUSE INJURY AND/OR DISABLE THE VEHICLE WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
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Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
REMEDY OPTIONS ARE BEING EXPLORED. EXACT REMEDY AND TIME LINE TO BE DETERMINED.
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Affected vehicles
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 04V101000. Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.