Vehicle recall 83V072000 · August 8, 1983
1983 Bennett Ambulance
Electric fuel pump was improperly wired.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Electric fuel pump was improperly wired. The 12 volt frame mounted fuel pump was inadvertently connected to a 6 volt power source, resulting in an inadequate fuel output. After prolonged usage, fuel pump efficiency will be affected and lack of sufficient fuel may cause engine to stall.
- Remedy
- The electric fuel pump will be properly wired without charge to owner.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: vans (long wheel base) converted to ambulances.system: fuel; electric fuel pump.consequences of defect: a stalled vehicle could result in an accident on thehighway.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 83V072000
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 8, 1983
- Filed by
- BENNETT TRUCK EQUIP., INC
- Owner notification
- May 4, 1983
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 20
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Bennett Ambulance (1983): 1983
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