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Defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater coreRecall 89V-160 · 1984–1988 Miller Ambulances

A. D. MILLER recall 89V-160 covers 49 1984–1988 Miller Ambulances for a defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core problem, reported to NHTSA on September 28, 1989.

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Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet
Vehicles affected491 model
ReportedSep 28, 1989Owners notified Jan 15, 1990
Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 89V160000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.

What's wrong

The problem

HOSE COULD WEAR THROUGH AND LEAK.

The risk

LEAKAGE OF ANTI-FREEZE LIQUID COULD RESULT IN ANUNDERHOOD FIRE

What to do

The fix

INSTALL A RETAINING BRACKET THAT WILL REROUTEHOSE 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

Miller Ambulances1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988

Built from January 1, 1984 to December 1, 1988. 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