Vehicle recall 89V160000 · September 28, 1989

1984-1988 Miller Ambulances

Hose could wear through and leak.

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

Summary: Hose could wear through and leak.
Consequence: Leakage of anti-freeze liquid could result in anunderhood fire
Remedy: Install a retaining bracket that will reroutehose as necessary.
Notes: System:heater hose.vehicle description: ambulances built on Ford E350 chassis.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 89V160000
Reported to NHTSA: September 28, 1989
Filed by: A. D. MILLER
Owner notification: January 15, 1990
Vehicles potentially affected: 49
Initiated by: NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Components: Visibility › Defroster/defogger/HVAC system › Heater core

Recall 89V160000 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.

Miller Ambulances (1984-1988): 1988, 1987, 1986, 1985, 1984

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