Safety Recall NHTSA · 92V018000 Reported February 14, 1992

Electrical system:wiring:harness:under dash

Collins Ambulance Corp. · Electrical System · 767 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
92V018000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
Electrical System
Vehicles Affected
767
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
February 14, 1992

Defect 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.

Safety Consequence

Chafing of the wiring loom with electrical lines lackingin line circuit breakers can lead to short circuits and result in a vehiclefire.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Collins Ambulance Corp. dealer and reference recall ID 92V018000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 92V018000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 92V018000?

NHTSA recall 92V018000 was issued by Collins Ambulance Corp. on February 14, 1992. It addresses: Electrical system:wiring:harness:under dash. The recall affects approximately 767 vehicles, with the defect involving the Electrical System component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Collins Ambulance Corp. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 92V018000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.