Defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater coreRecall 89V-150 · 1987 Ford E-350

EMERGE-A-STAR recall 89V-150 covers 3 1987 Ford E-350 for a defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core problem, reported to NHTSA on October 1, 1989.

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Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet
Vehicles affected31 model
ReportedOct 1, 1989Owner notice date not listed
Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 89V150000 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: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.

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. UNDERHOOD FIRESPE89073 · closed Sep 27, 1989
    NHTSA