Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator
- Component
- Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator
- Manufacturer
- HORTON EMERGENCY VEHICLES
- Vehicles affected
- 14
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2004-02-27
Defect description
ON CERTAIN AMBULANCES THE ALTERNATOR CASE BOLTS COME LOOSE AND BACK OUT INTO THE FAN.
Safety risk
FAN PIECES DISENGAGE AT HIGH RPM AND COULD CAUSE INJURY AND/OR DISABLE THE VEHICLE WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Manufacturer remedy
REMEDY OPTIONS ARE BEING EXPLORED. EXACT REMEDY AND TIME LINE TO BE DETERMINED.