UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, A REVERSE CURRENT MIGHT FLOW THROUGH A WIRE CABLE BETWEEN THE AIR RECIRCULATION
— Recall Campaign #89V104000
UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, A REVERSE CURRENT MIGHT FLOW THROUGH A WIRE CABLE BETWEEN THE AIR RECIRCULATION SWITCH AND A MICROSWITCH.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 6,000 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
89V104000
| Manufacturer: | SAAB CARS USA, INC. |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | June 27, 1989 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 89V104000 |
| Units affected: | 6,000 |
- Description:
- UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, A REVERSE CURRENT MIGHT FLOW THROUGH A WIRE CABLE BETWEEN THE AIR RECIRCULATION SWITCH AND A MICROSWITCH.
- Consequeces:
- HEATER FAN RESISTOR WOULD OVERHEAT AND SMOKE IN THEPASSENGER COMPARTMENT HEATING SYSTEM, CAUSING DISCOMFORT AND BREATHING HAZARDSTO THE DRIVER AND PASSENGERS.
- Corrective action:
- DISCONNECT ELECTRICAL WIRE CABLE AND SECURE BY TAPE AROUND CABLE HARNESS.
- Notes:
- SYSTEM:HEATING.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION:PASSENGER CARS.