1982 FORD ESCORT RECALL - #82V045000
RECALL FOR EQUIPMENT : APPLIANCE : AIR CONDITIONER
ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, A THERMAL LIMITER IN THE BLOWER MOTOR RESISTOR CIRCUIT OF THE AIR CONDITIONER/HEATER ASSEMBLY MAY NOT FUNCTION AS INTENDED. IF THE BLOWER MOTOR BECOMES JAMMED WHEN THE SYSTEM IS OPERATING IN THE MEDIUM-LOW BLOWER SPEED, THE RESISTOR COILS CAN OVERHEAT CAUSING MELTING AND POSSIBLE IGNITION.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1982 FORD ESCORT |
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| Manufacturer |
FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Manufactured between |
8/1/1981 - 3/1/1982 |
| Recalled on |
5/17/1982 |
| Influenced by |
FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Owners Notified on |
5/26/1982 |
| # Affected |
113,000 |
| Recalled for |
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER |
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| Description |
ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, A THERMAL LIMITER IN THE BLOWER MOTOR RESISTOR CIRCUIT OF THE AIR CONDITIONER/HEATER ASSEMBLY MAY NOT FUNCTION AS INTENDED. IF THE BLOWER MOTOR BECOMES JAMMED WHEN THE SYSTEM IS OPERATING IN THE MEDIUM-LOW BLOWER SPEED, THE RESISTOR COILS CAN OVERHEAT CAUSING MELTING AND POSSIBLE IGNITION. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
DEALER WILL REPLACE THE RESISTOR ASSEMBLY WITH AN IMPROVED VERSION WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER. |
| Notes |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGERS VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH OPTIONAL AIRCONDITIONING.SYSTEM: AIR CONDITIONER; MOTOR, FAN.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: A VEHICLE FIRE COULD RESULT, POSSIBLY CAUSING LOSS OFVEHICLE CONTROL, ACCIDENT, AND PASSENGER INJURY.NOTE: UNTIL THE VEHICLE IS SERVICED, THE BLOWER SHOULD BE OPERATED ONLY IN THEHIGH OR LOW SPEEDS. THE A/C MODE LEVER SHOULD BE TURNED TO THE "OFF" POSITIONIF THE BLOWER BECOMES NOISY OR IF A BURNING ODOR OR SMOKE IS NOTICED. |
| See also |
1982 FORD ESCORT Recall for SEAT BELTS
1982 FORD ESCORT Recall for LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, DOORS, LATCH
1982 FORD ESCORT Recall for SEATS
1982 FORD ESCORT Recall for SEAT BELTS, REAR/OTHER
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