Vehicle recall 89V151000 · October 1, 1989

1985-1987 Ashley Ambulance

Heater hose may be incorrectly routed.

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

Summary: Heater hose may be incorrectly routed.
Remedy: Reroute hose as necessary.
Notes: System: heater hose.vehicle description: ambulance built on Ford E350 chassis.consequences of defect:hose could wear through and leak which could result inan underhood fire.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 89V151000
Reported to NHTSA: October 1, 1989
Filed by: ASHLEY EMERGENCY VEHICLES
Owner notification: September 22, 1989
Vehicles potentially affected: 263
Initiated by: NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Components: Visibility › Defroster/defogger/HVAC system › Heater core

Recall 89V151000 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.

Ashley Ambulance (1985-1987): 1987, 1986, 1985

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