DODGE B300 1978: VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 79V260000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| DODGE | B300 | 1978 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1979-12-10 | 1979-12-14 | 1980-02-05 |
Production Dates: 1978-06-01 - 1978-07-01
Manufacturers Involved: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Component: VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 131
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES CONTAIN DEFECTIVE FAN BLOWER SWITCHES THAT COULD IN CERTAIN INSTANCES GENERATE AN EXCESS OF HEAT IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL.
THE VENT FAN SYSTEM WILL BE REDUCED TO A SINGLE SPEED OPERATION TO AVOID OVERHEATING IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL.
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.
