GMC G15 1984: EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 84V095000
Make | Model | Year |
---|---|---|
GMC | G15 | 1984 |
Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
1984-07-11 | 1984-08-20 | 1984-09-11 |
Production Dates: 1984-02-01 - 1984-03-01
Manufacturers Involved: General Motors, LLC
Component: EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 2940
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
PLASTIC PLUG LOCATED ON TOP OF THE FRONT AIR CONDITIONER WAS NOT REMOVED DURING ASSEMBLY. THIS DEFECT DISRUPTS NORMAL OPERATION OF EVAPORATOR BLOWER HOUSING.
REAR A/C SYSTEM BLOWER WILL BE INSPECTED FOR DAMAGE SUCH AS MELTING OR BURNING. IF NO DAMAGE IS DETECTED, THE RESISTOR WILL BE REPLACED AND ANY REMAINING PIECES WILL BE REMOVED. IF DAMAGE IS DETECTED, THE RESISTOR AND THE A/C EVAPORATOR INLET CASE WILL BE REPLACED.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS 'VANS' EQUIPPED WITH FRONT AIR CONDITIONERS.SYSTEM: VENTILATION; AIR CONDITIONER.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: ENGINE FIRE COULD START WITHOUT WARNING AND CAUSE FIREDAMAGE TO VEHICLE AND INJURY TO PASSENGERS.