Recall
Checker Checker — 79V006000
NHTSA ID
79V006000
Make
Checker
Model
Checker
Years Affected
1978
Recall Date
1979-01-09
Component
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
Units Affected
5,553
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 103, "WINDSHIELD DEFROSTING AND DEFOGGING SYSTEMS", DUE TO A MISSING DEFROSTER AIR OUTLET HOLE IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. BECAUSE THE VEHICLES HAVE ONLY ONE OUTLET HOLE INSTEAD OF TWO, AS REQUIRED, AN INADEQUATE SUPPLY OF DEFROSTER AIR REACHES THE WINDSHIELD. THIS RESULTS IN A LONGER TIME PERIOD FOR COMPLETE DEFROSTING.
Remedy
THE DEALER WILL DRILL THE NECESSARY 3/8 INCH HOLE AT NO COST TO OWNER.