Equipment:appliance:air Conditioner

NHTSA recall 84V095000 · announced August 20, 1984 · filed by General Motors Corp. · 2,940 units affected

The problem

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 to 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.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1984 Chevrolet G10
• 1984 Chevrolet G20
• 1984 Chevrolet G30
• 1984 Gmc G15
• 1984 Gmc G25
• 1984 Gmc G35

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.