Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: windshield: electrical heating element
FIAT MOTORS OF N.A., INC. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1978-08-09.
Recall campaignNHTSA 78V175000
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: windshield: electrical heating element
Component
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: windshield: electrical heating element
Manufacturer
FIAT MOTORS OF N.A., INC.
Vehicles affected
5,770
Reported to NHTSA
1978-08-09
Owners notified
1978-09-01
Defect description
THERE MAY BREAKAGE OF THE INTERNAL MECHANISM OF THE HEATER FAN SWITCH ON CERTAIN VEHICLES. THIS CAN RESULT IN AN INCORRECT ELECTRICAL CONTACT AND OVERHEATING OF THE SWITCH.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALER WILL REPLACE THE HEATER FAN CONTROL SWITCH FREE OF CHARGE.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL; HEATER, FAN SWITCH.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: OVERHEATING COULD RESULT IN A FIRE IN THE WIRINGHARNESS, VEHICLE DAMAGE AND SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY.
Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.