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NHTSARecalled Jan 9, 1979 · #79V006000

HEATER:DEFROSTER:DEFOGGER AND VENTILATION

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

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.

Product details

Product
HEATER:DEFROSTER:DEFOGGER AND VENTILATION
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
CHECKER MOTORS CORP.
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

THE DEALER WILL DRILL THE NECESSARY 3/8 INCH HOLE AT NO COST TO OWNER.

View the official CPSC notice