| Make : ELECTRICAR | Model : 964A | Year : 1980 |
| Build Dates : - | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 82V026000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19820113 | Date Received by ODI: 19820316 | Date Added to Database: 19820330 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: U.S. ELECTRICAR CORP. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: U.S. ELECTRICAR CORP. | ||
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| Component: VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:CONTROLS/WIRING | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 24 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
CERTAIN VEHICLES DO NOT CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 103, "WINDSHIELD DEFROSTING AND DEFOGGING SYSTEMS". IMPROPER SETTING OF THE THERMOSTAT CAN CAUSE THE HEATING COILS TO BE DE-ENERGIZED PREMATURELY, RESULTING IN INADEQUATE DEFROSTING AND DEFOGGING. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
DEALER WILL ADJUST THE THERMOSTAT SETTING 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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