Defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater coreRecall 89V-139 · 1985–1987 Ford E-350
BRAUN INDUSTRIES recall 89V-139 covers 500 1985–1987 Ford E-350 for a defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core problem, reported to NHTSA on August 15, 1989.
Source: NHTSA recall 89V139000 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 REPAIR HOSE, AS NECESSARY.
SYSTEM:HEATER HOSE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION:GAS CHASSIS - CUTAWAY AND VAN AMBULANCES.
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 August 1, 1984 to July 1, 1987. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.
Background
The investigation behind this recall
- UNDERHOOD FIRESNHTSA