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Preliminary Evaluation · Closed

UNDERHOOD FIRES

Action number
PE89071
Opened
Feb 17, 1989
Closed
Aug 29, 1989
Outcome
Recall 89V143000

Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

This investigation led to a recall

NHTSA links this probe to recall campaign 89V143000.

Campaign 89V143000 predates our recall archive — check NHTSA.gov for details.

What NHTSA is examining

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Vehicles under investigation

1983 Collins Ambulance1983 Ford E3501984 Ford E3501985 Ford E3501986 Ford E3501987 Ford E350

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation records, updated daily. An investigation is not a determination that a defect exists; many probes close without a recall.