Defroster/defogger/hvac system: rear windowRecall 72V-298 · 1973 Pontiac Safari
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 72V-298 covers 144 1973 Pontiac Safari for a defroster/defogger/hvac system: rear window problem, reported to NHTSA on December 5, 1972.
Source: NHTSA recall 72V298000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
The fix
The remedy has not been described yet.
GENERAL MOTORS CAMPAIGN NO 73-C-03.(C-49 REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER OPTION).POSSIBILITY THAT REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER WAS INCORRECTLY WIRED.INCORRECT WIRINGWAS WIRED DIRECTLY TO FUSE BLOCK IN SUCH A WAY THAT USE OF DEFOGGERCONCURRENTLY WITH DIRECTIONAL SIGNALS, BACK-UP LIGHTS OR REAR POWER WINDOWCOULD RESULT IN BLOWING 20 AMP FUSE.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND RE-WIRINGPROPERLY WHERE NECESSARY.)
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 August 1, 1972 to October 1, 1972. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.