Vehicle recall 90V129000 · July 25, 1990

1987-1990 Collins Collins

Electrical fuses for the rear evaporator wiring harness were omitted, presenting a potential for current overload if a fan rotor locks up during normal operation of the evaporator.

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

Summary: Electrical fuses for the rear evaporator wiring harness were omitted, presenting a potential for current overload if a fan rotor locks up during normal operation of the evaporator.
Consequence: Current overload has the potential for ignitingcombustible materials in the vicinity of the evaporator wiring harness.
Remedy: Install redesigned wiring harness and fuses to provide overload protection.
Notes: System: rear a/c evaporator.vehicle description: buses; series 1600 and 1900 built on Ford E350 chassis;series 2000, 2100, 2300, and 2500 built on john deere oshkosh-tc and chevroletp-chassis.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 90V129000
Reported to NHTSA: July 25, 1990
Filed by: COLLINS BUS CORPORATION
Owner notification: July 24, 1990
Vehicles potentially affected: 134
Initiated by: NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Components: Equipment › Appliance › Air conditioner

Recall 90V129000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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Collins Collins (1987-1990): 1990, 1989, 1988, 1987

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