| Make : CHANCE | Model : VS24 | Year : 1982 |
| Build Dates : 19770101 - 19830101 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 86V063000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19860515 | Date Received by ODI: 19860515 | Date Added to Database: 19860527 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: CHANCE COACH, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: CHANCE COACH, INC. | ||
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| Component: VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:HEATER CORE | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 319 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
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. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
REMOVE THE IN LINE RESISTOR AND INSTALL TWO TERMINATING WIRE END CONNECTORS TO ELIMINATE THE POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARD. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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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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