Defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater coreRecall 89V-075 · 1986–1987 Ford E-350

WORLD TRANS, INC. recall 89V-075 covers 300 1986–1987 Ford E-350 for a defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core problem, reported to NHTSA on May 9, 1989.

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Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet
Vehicles affected3001 model
ReportedMay 9, 1989Owners notified Jun 26, 1989
Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 89V075000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.

What's wrong

The problem

HEATER HOSE MAY BE INCORRECTLY ROUTED.

The risk

HOSE COULD WEAR THROUGH AND LEAK WHICH COULD RESULT INAN UNDERHOOD FIRE.

What to do

The fix

REROUTE AND SPLICE HOSE AS NECESSARY.

SYSTEM: HEATER HOSE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BUSES BUILT ON FORD E350 CHASSIS.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Built from January 1, 1986 to June 1, 1987. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.

Background

The investigation behind this recall

  1. FIRESPE89034 · closed Jul 28, 1989
    NHTSA