NHTSA Campaign Id 92V018000; Date: Feb. 14, 1992
Chafing of the wiring loom with electrical lines lackingin line circuit breakers can lead to short circuits and result in a vehiclefire.
Recalled Vehicles:1990 Collins Type Ii; 1991 Collins Type Iii
Component: Electrical System:wiring:interior/under Dash
Manufactured by: Collins Ambulance Corp.
Affected Units:: 767
Recall Summary: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.
How to Fix: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.
Recall Notes:System: electrical system wiring harness. Vehicle description: ambulances built on Ford e-350 chassis.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Feb 5, 1992
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