Tank assembly: filler pipe and capRecall 87V-097 · 1984–1987 Collins Ambulance
COLLINS AMBULANCE CORP. recall 87V-097 covers 343 1984–1987 Collins Ambulance for a tank assembly: filler pipe and cap problem, reported to NHTSA on July 6, 1987.
Source: NHTSA recall 87V097000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
THERE MAY BE HOLES IN THE GASOLINE FUEL FILLER NECK IN THE WELD SEAM WHICH CONVERTS THE FORD FILLER NECK WITH A 90 DEGREE BEND INTO A STRAIGHT TUBE.
The risk
SUCH HOLES COULD ALLOW FUEL TO LEAK CREATING THEPOTENTIAL FOR A FIRE.
The fix
PRESSURE TEST FILLER NECKS TO ASSURE THAT NO POTENTIAL LEAKS EXISTS IN THIS PART.
SYSTEM: FUEL FILLER NECK.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TYPE III AMBULANCES ON FORD 350 CUTAWAY 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 from August 1, 1984 to August 1, 1987. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.