OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
98E034000
Equipment:appliance:air Conditioner
Reported Oct 8, 1998 · TRANS/AIR MANUFACTURING CORP.
Summary
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: AIR-CONDITIONING EVAPORATORS. THE EVAPORATOR MOTOR COULD STALL, DUE TO CORROSION CAUSED BY CONDENSATE WATER ENTERING THE MOTOR, RESULTING IN HIGH AMPERAGE DRAW. THIS CAN CAUSE THE MOTOR COMPONENTS TO OVERHEAT.
Consequence
THE MOTOR COMPONENTS OVERHEATING CAN PROVIDE AN IGNITION SOURCE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPAIR THESE EVAPORATORS.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JANUARY 29, 1999. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT TRANS/AIR AT 1-800-673-2446.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
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