GMC G35 1984: EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 84V095000

Make Model Year
GMC G35 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

Summary

PLASTIC PLUG LOCATED ON TOP OF THE FRONT AIR CONDITIONER WAS NOT REMOVED DURING ASSEMBLY. THIS DEFECT DISRUPTS NORMAL OPERATION OF EVAPORATOR BLOWER HOUSING.

Remedy

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.

Notes

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.