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NHTSARecalled Nov 24, 1986 · #86V156000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:FUSE AND FUSE RECEPTICLE

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

DURING CONTINUOUS HEATER/BLOWER OPERATION, INSUFFICIENT CONTACT BETWEEN THE METAL PART OF THE FUSE AND THE FUSE HOLDER MAY GENERATE EXCESSIVE HEAT. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IF LONGER FUSE WHICH IS AVAILABLE IN THE U.S. IS INSTALLED, EXCESSIVE HEAT COULD CAUSE THE INSULATION ON THE ELECTRICAL WIRING AROUND THE FUSE BOX TO MELT; THE HEATER AND DEFROSTER WOULD FAIL, OBSTRUCTING THE DRIVERS VIEW THROUGH THE WINDSHIELD.

Product details

Product
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:FUSE AND FUSE RECEPTICLE
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
HINO DIESEL TRUCKS(USA)
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

REPLACE FUSE IN THE HEATER/BLOWER CIRCUIT WITH A CIRCUIT BREAKER.

View the official CPSC notice