Fiat Recall 78V175000: Visibility, Defroster/defogger/hvac System, Windshield, Electrical Heating Element
NHTSA recall 78V175000 · announced August 9, 1978 · filed by Fiat Motors Of N.a., Inc. · 5,770 units affected
The problem
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.
What to do
DEALER WILL REPLACE THE HEATER FAN CONTROL SWITCH FREE OF CHARGE.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
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.
Vehicles covered by this recall
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.