THERE MAY BREAKAGE OF THE INTERNAL MECHANISM OF THE HEATER FAN SWITCH ON CERTAIN VEHICLES
— Recall Campaign #78V175000
THERE MAY BREAKAGE OF THE INTERNAL MECHANISM OF THE HEATER FAN SWITCH ON CERTAIN VEHICLES. THIS CAN RESULT IN AN INCORRECT ELECTRICAL CONTACT AND OVERHEATING OF THE SWITCH.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 5,770 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
78V175000
| Manufacturer: | FIAT MOTORS OF N.A., INC. |
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| Recall date: | August 09, 1978 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 78V175000 |
| Units affected: | 5,770 |
- Description:
- THERE MAY BREAKAGE OF THE INTERNAL MECHANISM OF THE HEATER FAN SWITCH ON CERTAIN VEHICLES. THIS CAN RESULT IN AN INCORRECT ELECTRICAL CONTACT AND OVERHEATING OF THE SWITCH.
- Consequeces:
- Corrective action:
- DEALER WILL REPLACE THE HEATER FAN CONTROL SWITCH FREE OF CHARGE.
- Notes:
- VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL; HEATER, FAN SWITCH.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: OVERHEATING COULD RESULT IN A FIRE IN THE WIRINGHARNESS, VEHICLE DAMAGE AND SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY.