THE INVOLVED VEHICLES CONTAIN DEFECTIVE FAN BLOWER SWITCHES THAT COULD IN CERTAIN INSTANCES GENERATE
— Recall Campaign #79V260000
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES CONTAIN DEFECTIVE FAN BLOWER SWITCHES THAT COULD IN CERTAIN INSTANCES GENERATE AN EXCESS OF HEAT IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 131 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
79V260000
| Manufacturer: | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | December 14, 1979 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 79V260000 |
| Units affected: | 131 |
- Description:
- THE INVOLVED VEHICLES CONTAIN DEFECTIVE FAN BLOWER SWITCHES THAT COULD IN CERTAIN INSTANCES GENERATE AN EXCESS OF HEAT IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL.
- Consequeces:
- Corrective action:
- THE VENT FAN SYSTEM WILL BE REDUCED TO A SINGLE SPEED OPERATION TO AVOID OVERHEATING IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL.
- Notes:
- VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS.SYSTEM: ELECTRIC; POWER ROOF VENT SYSTEM.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: A FIRE COULD START IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CAUSESERIOUS INJURY TO PASSENGERS.