Recall 86V-076: 1978–1986 Wheeled Coach 1600 Series, 1978–1986 Wheeled Coach 1800 Series and 1 more

COLLINS INDUSTRIES,INC. recall for vehicle speed control, reported to NHTSA on Jun 10, 1986, covering about 40 vehicles.

NHTSA number
86V-076
Report date
Jun 10, 1986
Vehicles affected
40
Owners notified
Jun 6, 1986

The problem

A wire from the stop lamp switch to the speed control amplifier is missing. This wire sends a signal to the cruise control to disengage when the brakes are applied. Consequence of defect: when the cruise control is on and the brakes are applied, the cruise control will not disengage. This causes the ambulance speed to remain constant, causing poor brake performance and loss of speed control which can result in an accident.

The fix

Install redesigned wiring harness which includes missing connection.

Notes

System: cruise control. Vehicle description: 1600 and 1800 series buses and type I and type III ambulances built on ford e-350 cutaway and f-350 cab chassis with ford's cruise control option.

Recall details

ManufacturerCOLLINS INDUSTRIES,INC.
ComponentVehicle Speed Control
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number86V076000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Wheeled Coach 1600 Series1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986All years
Wheeled Coach 1800 Series1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986All years
Wheeled Coach Ambulance1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 86V-076?

A wire from the stop lamp switch to the speed control amplifier is missing. This wire sends a signal to the cruise control to disengage when the brakes are applied. Consequence of defect: when the cruise control is on and the brakes are applied, the cruise control will not disengage. This causes the ambulance speed to remain constant, causing poor brake performance and loss of speed control which can result in an accident.

How is recall 86V-076 fixed?

Install redesigned wiring harness which includes missing connection.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.