Make : SOUTHERN COMFORT | Model : SAVANA | Year : 1997 |
Build Dates : 19961101 - 19970601 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 98V029000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19980210 | Date Received by ODI: 19980211 | Date Added to Database: 19980225 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: SOUTHERN COMFORT CONVERSIONS | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: SOUTHERN COMFORT CONVERSIONS, INC. | ||
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Component: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:AIR CONDITIONER | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 276 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CHEVROLET AND GMC CONVERSION VANS EQUIPPED WITH TWIN AIR "ULTRA" REAR HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING UNITS AND CONVERTED BY SOUTHERN COMFORT CONVERSIONS. THE HEATER AND AIR CONDITIONING UNITS CONTAIN A RESISTOR COIL THAT CAN OVERHEAT WHEN THE FAN IS RUNNING AT A LOW SPEED. |
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Consequence:
THIS COULD CAUSE A FIRE WITHIN THE UNIT. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE RESISTOR COIL IN THESE UNITS. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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