Defroster/defogger/hvac system: fan/motorRecall 91V-004 · Chrysler and Dodge vehicles
CHRYSLER CORPORATION recall 91V-004 covers 125,000 Chrysler and Dodge vehicles for a defroster/defogger/hvac system: fan/motor problem, reported to NHTSA on October 2, 1991.
Source: NHTSA recall 91V004000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
WATER LEAKING UNDER WINDSHIELD COWL IN AREA ABOVE HEATER BLOWER MOTOR RESISTOR BLOCK RESULTS IN CORROSION OF THE RESISTOR TERMINALS.
The risk
CORROSION OF THE RESISTOR TERMINALS INCREASES ELECTRICALRESISTANCE, LEADING TO OVERHEATING AND POSSBLE IGNITION OF THE WIRING CONNECTORSAND INSULATION, CAUSING A FIRE IN THE COWL AREA.
The fix
THE BLOWER MOTOR RESISTOR BLOCK WILL BE REPLACED, AND A MASTIC PATCH APPLIED TO SEAL THE COWL AGAINST WATER ENTRY. DAMAGED WIRE CONNECTORS WILL BE REPLACED.
SYSTEM: HEATER BLOWER MOTOR RESISTOR BLOCK.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS WITHOUT AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROLSYSTEM.
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 July 1, 1989 to September 1, 1990. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.