WHITE GMC WX 1990: VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 90V179000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| WHITE GMC | WX | 1990 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1990-11-05 | 1990-11-01 | 1990-11-26 |
Production Dates: 1989-09-01 - 1990-09-01
Manufacturers Involved: General Motors, LLC
Component: VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 405
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
IF SUCH CONTACT OCCURS WHEN HEATER FAN IS ON MEDIUMSPEED, AN ELECTRICAL SHORT OCCURS, CAUSING THE FAN SPEED CONTROL RESISTOR TOOVERHEAT AND MELT THE PLASTIC FAN HOUSING; THIS WOULD CREATE A POTENTIAL FORA FIRE.
REPOSITION AIR RIDE SUSPENSION VALVE TO PREVENT ITS CONTACT WITH THE HEATER FAN CONTROL SWITCH.
SYSTEM: AIR RIDE SUSPENSION VALVE; HEATER FAN CONTROL SWITCH.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 33,000 LBS. GVWR HEAVY-DUTY TRUCKS.DESCRIPTION OF DEFECTS: A FITTING ON THE AIR RIDE SUSPENSION VALVE MAY TOUCH THEHEATER FAN CONTROL SWITCH.
