NHTSA Recall 78V175000
Filed by FIAT MOTORS OF N.A., INC.. Component: Visibility. Reported 1978-08-09. An estimated 5,770 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
THERE MAY BREAKAGE OF THE INTERNAL MECHANISM OF THE HEATER FAN SWITCH ON CERTAIN VEHICLES. THIS CAN RESULT IN AN INCORRECT ELECTRICAL CONTACT AND OVERHEATING OF THE SWITCH.
What the manufacturer will do
DEALER WILL REPLACE THE HEATER FAN CONTROL SWITCH FREE OF CHARGE.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL; HEATER, FAN SWITCH.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: OVERHEATING COULD RESULT IN A FIRE IN THE WIRINGHARNESS, VEHICLE DAMAGE AND SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY.
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