2025–2026 Horton Critical Care Transport, Horton Type I, Horton Type Iii: Equipment recall
NHTSA campaign 26V533000 · 545 units potentially affected · filed Aug 14, 2026
What's wrong
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.
Why it matters
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.
The fix
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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 26V533000
- Manufacturer no.
- —
- Manufacturer
- Halcore Group, Inc.
- Component
- EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:VIDEO (TOUCH)SCREEN/MONITOR/UNIT; EQUIPMENT:EMERGENCY:FIRE SUPRESSION; EQUIPMENT:EMERGENCY:SIREN/LIGHTING/STROBES:CONTROLS
- Units affected
- 545
- Report received
- Aug 14, 2026
- Owner letters
- —
- Type
- Vehicle
Check whether your vehicle is included with the official NHTSA VIN lookup or your dealer. Repairs for safety recalls are free.
Vehicles covered
- Horton Critical Care Transport 2025, 2026
- Horton Type I 2025, 2026
- Horton Type Iii 2025, 2026