Defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater coreRecall 89V-151 · 1985–1987 Ashley Ambulance
ASHLEY EMERGENCY VEHICLES recall 89V-151 covers 263 1985–1987 Ashley Ambulance for a defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core problem, reported to NHTSA on October 1, 1989.
Source: NHTSA recall 89V151000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
What's wrong
The problem
HEATER HOSE MAY BE INCORRECTLY ROUTED.
What to do
The fix
REROUTE HOSE AS NECESSARY.
SYSTEM: HEATER HOSE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: AMBULANCE BUILT ON FORD E350 CHASSIS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT:HOSE COULD WEAR THROUGH AND LEAK WHICH COULD RESULT INAN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
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, 1985 to August 1, 1987. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.
Background
The investigation behind this recall
- UNDERHOOD FIRESNHTSA