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Listed below are the recalls for the manufacturer of COLLINS automobiles, published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) & updated on a regular basis. Find the model of the vehicle you are searching for below to see an explaination of the recall(s) and what impact it may have on you & your safety.

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COLLINS AMBULANCE RECALLS - COLLINS INDUSTRIES,INC.

Read about your specific vehicle below:
The entries below are sorted by the year of the vehicle in descending order (newest to oldest). Please scroll down to find vehicles that are older that what you currently see.
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1987 Collins Ambulance - (1,269 vehicles affected) - Campaign #89V143000
SUMMARY:
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
DESCRIPTION:
HEATER HOSE MAY BE INCORRECTLY ROUTED.
CONSEQUENCE:
HOSE COULD WEAR THROUGH AND LEAK, WHICH COULD RESULT INAN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
CORRECTIVE ACTION:
REROUTE HOSE AS NECESSARY.
NOTES:
SYSTEM: HEATER HOSE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TYPE II AND TYPE III AMBULANCES BUILT ON FORD E350 CHASSIS.
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1987 Collins Ambulance - (343 vehicles affected) - Campaign #87V097000
SUMMARY:
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
DESCRIPTION:
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.
CORRECTIVE ACTION:
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.
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1986 Collins Ambulance - (1,269 vehicles affected) - Campaign #89V143000
SUMMARY:
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
DESCRIPTION:
HEATER HOSE MAY BE INCORRECTLY ROUTED.
CONSEQUENCE:
HOSE COULD WEAR THROUGH AND LEAK, WHICH COULD RESULT INAN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
CORRECTIVE ACTION:
REROUTE HOSE AS NECESSARY.
NOTES:
SYSTEM: HEATER HOSE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TYPE II AND TYPE III AMBULANCES BUILT ON FORD E350 CHASSIS.
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1986 Collins Ambulance - (343 vehicles affected) - Campaign #87V097000
SUMMARY:
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
DESCRIPTION:
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.
CORRECTIVE ACTION:
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.
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1985 Collins Ambulance - (1,269 vehicles affected) - Campaign #89V143000
SUMMARY:
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
DESCRIPTION:
HEATER HOSE MAY BE INCORRECTLY ROUTED.
CONSEQUENCE:
HOSE COULD WEAR THROUGH AND LEAK, WHICH COULD RESULT INAN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
CORRECTIVE ACTION:
REROUTE HOSE AS NECESSARY.
NOTES:
SYSTEM: HEATER HOSE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TYPE II AND TYPE III AMBULANCES BUILT ON FORD E350 CHASSIS.
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1985 Collins Ambulance - (343 vehicles affected) - Campaign #87V097000
SUMMARY:
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
DESCRIPTION:
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.
CORRECTIVE ACTION:
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.
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1984 Collins Ambulance - (1,269 vehicles affected) - Campaign #89V143000
SUMMARY:
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
DESCRIPTION:
HEATER HOSE MAY BE INCORRECTLY ROUTED.
CONSEQUENCE:
HOSE COULD WEAR THROUGH AND LEAK, WHICH COULD RESULT INAN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
CORRECTIVE ACTION:
REROUTE HOSE AS NECESSARY.
NOTES:
SYSTEM: HEATER HOSE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TYPE II AND TYPE III AMBULANCES BUILT ON FORD E350 CHASSIS.
Send email with complete details
1984 Collins Ambulance - (343 vehicles affected) - Campaign #87V097000
SUMMARY:
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
DESCRIPTION:
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.
CORRECTIVE ACTION:
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.
Send email with complete details
1983 Collins Ambulance - (1,269 vehicles affected) - Campaign #89V143000
SUMMARY:
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
DESCRIPTION:
HEATER HOSE MAY BE INCORRECTLY ROUTED.
CONSEQUENCE:
HOSE COULD WEAR THROUGH AND LEAK, WHICH COULD RESULT INAN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
CORRECTIVE ACTION:
REROUTE HOSE AS NECESSARY.
NOTES:
SYSTEM: HEATER HOSE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TYPE II AND TYPE III AMBULANCES BUILT ON FORD E350 CHASSIS.
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Recall database last updated Saturday, November 01, 2008