Make : DODGE | Model : B300 | Year : 1978 |
Build Dates : 19780601 - 19780701 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 79V260000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19791210 | Date Received by ODI: 19791214 | Date Added to Database: 19800205 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: CHRYSLER CORPORATION | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION | ||
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Component: VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:CONTROLS/WIRING | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 131 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES CONTAIN DEFECTIVE FAN BLOWER SWITCHES THAT COULD IN CERTAIN INSTANCES GENERATE AN EXCESS OF HEAT IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
THE VENT FAN SYSTEM WILL BE REDUCED TO A SINGLE SPEED OPERATION TO AVOID OVERHEATING IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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