Defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater coreRecall 89V-140 · 1983–1986 Ford E-350
WHEELED COACH INDUSTRIES recall 89V-140 covers 2,700 1983–1986 Ford E-350 for a defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core problem, reported to NHTSA on August 15, 1989.
Source: NHTSA recall 89V140000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
HEATER HOSE MAY BE INCORRECTLY ROUTED.
The risk
HOSE COULD WEAR THROUGH AND LEAK WHICH COULD RESULT INAN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
The fix
REROUTE AND REPAIR HOSE AS NECESSARY.
SYSTEM:HEATER HOSE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION:TYPES II AND III GASOLINE AMBULANCES BUILT ON FORD E350CHASSIS.
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, 1982 to July 1, 1986. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.
The investigation behind this recall
- UNDERHOOD FIRESNHTSA