Recall
White Gmc Wx — 90V179000
NHTSA ID
90V179000
Make
White Gmc
Model
Wx
Years Affected
1989
Recall Date
1990-11-01
Component
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT
Units Affected
405
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
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.