How many recalls does the 1983 Collins Ambulance have?

The 1983 Collins Ambulance has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 1983 Collins Ambulance has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

1983 Collins Ambulance Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1983 Collins Ambulance has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 1,269 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

VISIBILITY 89V143000 1989-08-23 1,269 affected

Defect

HEATER HOSE MAY BE INCORRECTLY ROUTED.

Consequence

HOSE COULD WEAR THROUGH AND LEAK, WHICH COULD RESULT INAN UNDERHOOD FIRE.

Remedy

REROUTE HOSE AS NECESSARY.

Defect investigations

Investigation PE89071 Opened 1989-02-17 · closed 1989-08-29

UNDERHOOD FIRES

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Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1983 Collins Ambulance as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.