Vehicle recall 87V001000 · January 12, 1987
Atlantic E350 and National E350
Four to five small holes may have been left unsealed at rear edge of floor; also, there may be a tear in the floor sheet metal.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Four to five small holes may have been left unsealed at rear edge of floor; also, there may be a tear in the floor sheet metal.
- Consequence
- Carbon monoxide (co) could enter the occupied portion ofthe ambulance.
- Remedy
- Fill any holes in the underside of the vehicle and floor with silicone caulk.
- Notes
- System: structure.vehicle description: national and atlantic type II van type ambulances on forde 350 chassis.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 87V001000
- Reported to NHTSA
- January 12, 1987
- Filed by
- NATIONAL AMBULANCE BLDRS
- Owner notification
- January 19, 1987
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,237
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Structure › Body
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Atlantic E350 (1984-1986): 1986, 1985, 1984
- National E350 (1984-1986): 1986, 1985, 1984
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