Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac systemRecall 78V-021 · 1978 Cobra Camino

COBRA INDUSTRIES, INC. recall 78V-021 covers 31 1978 Cobra Camino for a visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system problem, reported to NHTSA on January 30, 1978.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected311 model

ReportedJan 30, 1978Owners notified Jan 23, 1978

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 78V021000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

THE FURNACE ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES WAS NOT ANCHORED TO THE FLOOR UNDER THE DINETTE SEAT. NORMAL DRIVING WOULD CAUSE THE FURNACE TO SHIFT AROUND UNDER THE SEAT. THIS COULD CAUSE THE FURNACE VENT PIPE TO PULL AWAY FROM THE SIDEWALL SEALING GASKET.

What to do

The fix

DEALER WILL SECURE THE FURNACE TO THE FLOOR WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: VANS.SYSTEM: L.P. GAS; FURNACE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF THIS OCCURS, DEADLY CARBON MONOXIDE GAS COULD ENTERTHE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT WHENEVER THE FURNACE IS IN USE. THIS COULD RESULT INDEATH OF THE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS.NOTE: OWNER IS ADVISED NOT TO USE THE FURNACE UNTIL IT CAN BE PROPERLY SECURED.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Cobra Camino1978