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Recall campaign89V143000

Recall 89V143000: 1983–1987 Collins Ambulance

Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer
Report received
Aug 23, 1989
Manufacturer
Collins ambulance corp.
Potentially affected
1,269vehicles
Model years
1983–1987

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Heater hose may be incorrectly routed.

Possible consequence

Hose could wear through and leak, which could result inan underhood fire.

Remedy

Reroute hose as necessary.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.