Structure: bodyRecall 87V-001 · Atlantic and National vehicles
NATIONAL AMBULANCE BLDRS recall 87V-001 covers 1,237 Atlantic and National vehicles for a structure: body problem, reported to NHTSA on January 12, 1987.
Source: NHTSA recall 87V001000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
FOUR TO FIVE SMALL HOLES MAY HAVE BEEN LEFT UNSEALED AT REAR EDGE OF FLOOR; ALSO, THERE MAY BE A TEAR IN THE FLOOR SHEET METAL.
The risk
CARBON MONOXIDE (CO) COULD ENTER THE OCCUPIED PORTION OFTHE AMBULANCE.
The fix
FILL ANY HOLES IN THE UNDERSIDE OF THE VEHICLE AND FLOOR WITH SILICONE CAULK.
SYSTEM: STRUCTURE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: NATIONAL AND ATLANTIC TYPE II VAN TYPE AMBULANCES ON FORDE 350 CHASSIS.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built to January 1, 1986. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.