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NHTSARecalled May 15, 1986 · #86V063000

HEATER:WATER:DEFROSTER:DEFOGGER:ELECTRIC HEATER EL

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS THE PLASTIC FAN FOR THE UNDER FLOOR HEATER COULD CATCH ON FIRE DUE TO THE CLOSE PROXIMITY TO THE LOW SPEED RESISTOR WHICH GENERATES ENOUGH HEAT TO IGNITE THE FAN. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, THIS COULD RESULT IN A FIRE IN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT.

Product details

Product
HEATER:WATER:DEFROSTER:DEFOGGER:ELECTRIC HEATER EL
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
CHANCE COACH, INC.
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

REMOVE THE IN LINE RESISTOR AND INSTALL TWO TERMINATING WIRE END CONNECTORS TO ELIMINATE THE POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARD.

View the official CPSC notice