FIAT BRAVA 1978: VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 78V175000

Make Model Year
FIAT BRAVA 1978
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
1978-09-01 1978-08-09 1979-10-12

Manufacturers Involved: FIAT MOTORS OF N.A., INC.

Component: VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 5770

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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.

Remedy

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.