Defect Description For Recall
The Wiring Loom Is Routed Through An Area Of The Dash Where The Emergency Brake Arm May Chafe The Wiring Loom When The Emergecy Brake Is Depressed. Within The Wiring Loom Are Two Wires For The Ammeter That Do Not Have In Line Circuit Breakers.
Make Of Vehicle
COLLINS
Model Of Vehicle
TYPE III
Year
1991
Recall Campaign Number
92V018000
Component Description
Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash
Effect Of Defect
Chafing Of The Wiring Loom With Electrical Lines Lackingin Line Circuit Breakers Can Lead To Short Circuits And Result In A Vehiclefire.
Fix Defect
Reroute The Wire Loom Out Of The Pathway Of The Emergency Brake Arm, And Install Circuit Breakers On The Ammeter Wires To Reduce The Likelihood Of Short Circuits.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Collins Ambulance Corp.
Start Of Manufacture
19891001
End Of Manufacture
19911201
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
767
Date Owners Notified
19920205
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Collins Industries,Inc.
Date Report Received
19920214