| Make : CHECKER | Model : CHECKER | Year : 1977 |
| Build Dates : 19770801 - 19781101 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 79V006000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19790321 | Date Received by ODI: 19790109 | Date Added to Database: 19791012 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: CHECKER MOTORS CORP. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: CHECKER MOTORS CORP. | ||
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| Component: VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 5553 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
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. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
THE DEALER WILL DRILL THE NECESSARY 3/8 INCH HOLE AT NO COST TO OWNER. |
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| Report Initiator: OVSC | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: 571 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 103 | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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