OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
90V179000
Visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac System:windshield:electrical Heating Element
Reported Nov 1, 1990 · VOLVO GM HEAVY TRUCK CORP
Summary
Not supplied in the source record.
Consequence
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.
Remedy
REPOSITION AIR RIDE SUSPENSION VALVE TO PREVENT ITS CONTACT WITH THE HEATER FAN CONTROL SWITCH.
Notes
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.
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