Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac systemRecall 71V-127 · Buick vehicles
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 71V-127 covers 15,000 Buick vehicles for a visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system problem, reported to NHTSA on August 2, 1971.
Source: NHTSA recall 71V127000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
The fix
The remedy has not been described yet.
BUICK CAMPAIGN NO 71-C-3.POSSIBILITY THAT HEATER CONTROL SUP PORT BRACKET MAYHAVE BURR ON ITS EDGE WHICH COULD CONTACT HEA DLIGHT SWITCH WIRING.IFCONDITION EXISTS, BURR COULD CUT THR OUGH SWITCH WIRING, CAUSING ELECTRICALSHORT AND RESULTING INFIRE IN INSTRUMENT INSTRUMENT CLUSTER AREA.FIRE CANOCCUR WH EN VEHICLE IS IN OPERATION OR WHEN UNATTENDED WITH IGNITION SW ITCH INOFF POSITION.(CORRECT BY INSTALLING INSULATION BETWE EN HEADLIGHT SWITCHWIRING AND HEATER CONTROL SUPPORT BRACKET. )
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from June 1, 1971 to June 1, 1971. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.