Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac systemRecall 79V-006 · 1977–1979 Checker Checker
CHECKER MOTORS CORP. recall 79V-006 covers 5,553 1977–1979 Checker Checker for a visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system problem, reported to NHTSA on January 9, 1979.
Source: NHTSA recall 79V006000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by NHTSA (compliance).
The problem
VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 103, "WINDSHIELD DEFROSTING AND DEFOGGING SYSTEMS", DUE TO A MISSING DEFROSTER AIR OUTLET HOLE IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. BECAUSE THE VEHICLES HAVE ONLY ONE OUTLET HOLE INSTEAD OF TWO, AS REQUIRED, AN INADEQUATE SUPPLY OF DEFROSTER AIR REACHES THE WINDSHIELD. THIS RESULTS IN A LONGER TIME PERIOD FOR COMPLETE DEFROSTING.
The fix
THE DEALER WILL DRILL THE NECESSARY 3/8 INCH HOLE AT NO COST TO OWNER.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: DEFROSTER; WINDSHIELD AIR OUTLET.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: AN UNDEFROSTED WINDSHIELD OBSTRUCTS THE DRIVER"S VIEWOF THE ROAD AND MAY LEAD TO A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.NOTE: DRIVERS ARE ADVISED TO ALLOW ADEQUATE DEFROSTING TIME TO COMPLETELY CLEARWINDSHIELD BEFORE DRIVING VEHICLE.
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, 1977 to November 1, 1978. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.