Recall 90V179000 — VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT Defect in 1989-1990 WHITE GMC WX
RECALL This recall affects up to 405 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 90V179000 |
| Manufacturer | VOLVO GM HEAVY TRUCK CORP |
| Vehicles Affected | 405 |
| Component | VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Safety Consequence
IF SUCH CONTACT OCCURS WHEN HEATER FAN IS ON MEDIUMSPEED, AN ELECTRICAL SHORT OCCURS, CAUSING THE FAN SPEED CONTROL RESISTOR TOOVERHEAT AND MELT THE PLASTIC FAN HOUSING; THIS WOULD CREATE A POTENTIAL FORA FIRE.
Remedy
REPOSITION AIR RIDE SUSPENSION VALVE TO PREVENT ITS CONTACT WITH THE HEATER FAN CONTROL SWITCH.
Related Recalls for WHITE GMC
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98V255000 | 1994 WHITE GMC WAH | SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION:LINES AND FITTINGS | 95,013 | |
| 96V095000 | 1996 WHITE GMC FE | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | 771 | |
| 96V032000 | 1995 WHITE GMC WG | SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM | 6,034 | |
| 95V233000 | 1995 WHITE GMC WXR | SUSPENSION | 120 | |
| 95V119000 | 1995 WHITE GMC WG | STEERING:LINKAGES:ARM:IDLER AND ATTACHMENT | 175 | |
| 95V038000 | 1994 WHITE GMC WIM | STEERING:LINKAGES | 1,157 | |
| 95V218000 | 1995 WHITE GMC NE | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:CONTROLS, PEDALS AND LINKAGES | 2,456 | |
| 94V238000 | 1993 WHITE GMC ACL | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 1,275 | |
| 94V038000 | 1994 WHITE GMC WG | STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR | 3,768 | |
| 93V030000 | 1992 WHITE GMC FE | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | 415 |