Defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater coreRecall 89V-142 · Coons vehicles
COONS MFG., INC. recall 89V-142 covers 1,302 Coons vehicles for a defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core problem, reported to NHTSA on August 17, 1989.
Source: NHTSA recall 89V142000 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
INSTALL A RETAINING BRACKET THAT WILL REROUTE HOSE AS NECESSARY.
SYSTEM: REAR HEATER HOSE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT 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.
Background
The investigation behind this recall
- UNDERHOOD FIRESNHTSA