Safety Recall NHTSA · 16V625000 Reported August 26, 2016

Condenser controller wire harness

Halcore Group, Inc. · Equipment · 351 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
16V625000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Component
Equipment
Vehicles Affected
351
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
August 26, 2016
Completion Rate
100.00

Defect Summary

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.

Safety Consequence

If water gets into the controller housing, the controller may short circuit, increasing the risk of an electrical fire.

Corrective Action

Halcore will notify owners, and dealers will replace the cool-tech condenser fan controller assembly, free of charge. Halcore issued an interim notification to owners on september 9, 2016. the recall began on october 26, 2016. owners may contact horton customer service at 1-614-317-9856, or by email at warranty@hortonambulance.com

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Halcore Group, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 16V625000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 16V625000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 16V625000?

NHTSA recall 16V625000 was issued by Halcore Group, Inc. on August 26, 2016. It addresses: Condenser controller wire harness. The recall affects approximately 351 vehicles, with the defect involving the Equipment component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Halcore Group, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 16V625000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.