Vehicle recall 87V097000 · July 6, 1987

1984-1987 Collins Ambulance

There may be holes in the gasoline fuel filler neck in the weld seam which converts the Ford filler neck with a 90 degree bend into a straight tube.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: There may be holes in the gasoline fuel filler neck in the weld seam which converts the Ford filler neck with a 90 degree bend into a straight tube.
Consequence: Such holes could allow fuel to leak creating thepotential for a fire.
Remedy: Pressure test filler necks to assure that no potential leaks exists in this part.
Notes: System: fuel filler neck.vehicle description: type III ambulances on Ford 350 cutaway chassis.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 87V097000
Reported to NHTSA: July 6, 1987
Filed by: COLLINS AMBULANCE CORP.
Owner notification: July 15, 1987
Vehicles potentially affected: 343
Initiated by: NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Components: Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Filler pipe and cap

Recall 87V097000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Collins Ambulance (1984-1987): 1987, 1986, 1985, 1984

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