1990 WHITE GMC WX RECALL - #90V179000
RECALL FOR VISIBILITY : DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM : WINDSHIELD : ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT
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| Vehicle |
1990 WHITE GMC WX |
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| Manufacturer |
VOLVO GM HEAVY TRUCK CORP |
| Manufactured between |
9/1/1989 - 9/1/1990 |
| Recalled on |
11/26/1990 |
| Influenced by |
VOLVO GM HEAVY TRUCK CORP |
| Owners Notified on |
11/5/1990 |
| # Affected |
405 |
| Recalled for |
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT |
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| Description |
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| Consequences |
IF SUCH CONTACT OCCURS WHEN HEATER FAN IS ON MEDIUMSPEED, AN ELECTRICAL SHORT OCCURS, CAUSING THE FAN SPEED CONTROL RESISTOR TOOVERHEAT AND MELT THE PLASTIC FAN HOUSING; THIS WOULD CREATE A POTENTIAL FORA FIRE. |
| Corrective action |
REPOSITION AIR RIDE SUSPENSION VALVE TO PREVENT ITS CONTACT WITH THE HEATER FAN CONTROL SWITCH. |
| Notes |
SYSTEM: AIR RIDE SUSPENSION VALVE; HEATER FAN CONTROL SWITCH.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 33,000 LBS. GVWR HEAVY-DUTY TRUCKS.DESCRIPTION OF DEFECTS: A FITTING ON THE AIR RIDE SUSPENSION VALVE MAY TOUCH THEHEATER FAN CONTROL SWITCH. |
| See also |
1990 WHITE GMC WX Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, COOLING SYSTEM, FAN
1990 WHITE GMC WX Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, SPRINGS, AIR SUSPENSION, LINES AND FITTINGS
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