GMC S10 1998: VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM
| Make : GMC | Model : S10 | Year : 1998 |
| Build Dates : 1997-04-01 - 1998-03-31 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 98V177000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1998-08-31 | Date Received by ODI: 1998-08-04 | Date Added to Database: 1998-08-14 |
| Manufacturers Involved: General Motors, LLC | ||
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| Component: VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 354 | ||
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Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH ELECTRIC DRIVE. RAPID FOGGING OF THE INTERIOR GLASS CAN OCCUR WITHIN TWO MINUTES AFTER THE HEAT IS TURNED ON IF "1" THE OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE IS BETWEEN 35 AND 76 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT AND "2" WATER HAS COLLECTED ON THE HEAT EXCHANGER DURING PREVIOUS OPERATION OF THE AIR CONDITIONING. |
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Consequence:
IF RAPID FOGGING WERE TO OCCUR DURING DRIVING, IT COULD OBSTRUCT THE DRIVER'S VISION INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH. |
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Remedy:
OWNERS ARE BEING PROVIDED WITH A CAUTION LABEL AND SUPPLEMENTAL INSERT FOR THEIR OWNER'S MANUAL ADVISING THEM TO FOLLOW A "STOP AND WAIT" PROCEDURE TO HELP AVOID WINDOW FOGGING WHILE DRIVING. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
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Notes:
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DURING AUGUST 1998.OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE CAUTION LABEL WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'. |
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