NHTSA Recall 84V095000
Filed by General Motors, LLC. Component: Equipment. Reported 1984-08-20. An estimated 2,940 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
PLASTIC PLUG LOCATED ON TOP OF THE FRONT AIR CONDITIONER WAS NOT REMOVED DURING ASSEMBLY. THIS DEFECT DISRUPTS NORMAL OPERATION OF EVAPORATOR BLOWER HOUSING.
What the manufacturer will do
REAR A/C SYSTEM BLOWER WILL BE INSPECTED FOR DAMAGE SUCH AS MELTING OR BURNING. IF NO DAMAGE IS DETECTED, THE RESISTOR WILL BE REPLACED AND ANY REMAINING PIECES WILL BE REMOVED. IF DAMAGE IS DETECTED, THE RESISTOR AND THE A/C EVAPORATOR INLET CASE WILL BE REPLACED.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS (VANS) EQUIPPED WITH FRONT AIR CONDITIONERS.SYSTEM: VENTILATION; AIR CONDITIONER.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: ENGINE FIRE COULD START WITHOUT WARNING AND CAUSE FIREDAMAGE TO VEHICLE AND INJURY TO PASSENGERS.