Visibility: windshield wiper/washerRecall 89V-143 · 1983–1987 Collins Ambulance
COLLINS AMBULANCE CORP. recall 89V-143 covers 1,269 1983–1987 Collins Ambulance for a visibility: windshield wiper/washer problem, reported to NHTSA on August 23, 1989.
Source: NHTSA recall 89V143000 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 HOSE AS NECESSARY.
SYSTEM: HEATER HOSE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TYPE II AND TYPE III AMBULANCES 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