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White GMC WX Recall 90V179: Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System:Windshield:Electrical Heating Element

NHTSA campaign 90V179, reported November 1, 1990, 405 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 90V179VOLVO GM HEAVY TRUCK CORP
Component
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT
Problem
Risk
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.

Affected vehicles

White GMC WX19891990