Windshield: electrical heating elementRecall 90V-179 · 1989–1990 White Gmc WX
VOLVO GM HEAVY TRUCK CORP recall 90V-179 covers 405 1989–1990 White Gmc WX for a windshield: electrical heating element problem, reported to NHTSA on November 1, 1990.
Source: NHTSA recall 90V179000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
The risk
IF SUCH CONTACT OCCURS WHEN HEATER FAN IS ON MEDIUMSPEED, AN ELECTRICAL SHORT OCCURS, CAUSING THE FAN SPEED CONTROL RESISTOR TOOVERHEAT AND MELT THE PLASTIC FAN HOUSING; THIS WOULD CREATE A POTENTIAL FORA FIRE.
The fix
REPOSITION AIR RIDE SUSPENSION VALVE TO PREVENT ITS CONTACT WITH THE HEATER FAN CONTROL SWITCH.
SYSTEM: AIR RIDE SUSPENSION VALVE; HEATER FAN CONTROL SWITCH.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 33,000 LBS. GVWR HEAVY-DUTY TRUCKS.DESCRIPTION OF DEFECTS: A FITTING ON THE AIR RIDE SUSPENSION VALVE MAY TOUCH THEHEATER FAN CONTROL SWITCH.
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 September 1, 1989 to September 1, 1990. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.