Defroster/defogger/hvac system: fan/motorRecall 91V-035 · 1988–1991 Peterbilt 372
PACCAR, INCORPORATED recall 91V-035 covers 515 1988–1991 Peterbilt 372 for a defroster/defogger/hvac system: fan/motor problem, reported to NHTSA on March 4, 1991.
Source: NHTSA recall 91V035000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
The risk
THIS COULD RESULT IN MELT DOWN OF SURROUNDING PLASTICHOUSING AND POSSIBLE IGNITION OF THE MELTED MATERIAL, RESULTING IN A FIRE.
The fix
REPLACE BLOWER SWITCH RESISTOR WITH RESISTOR WITH FUSIBLE LINK, AND RELOCATE THE RESISTOR TO A LOCATION WITH INCREASED FLOW OF COOLING AIR.
SYSTEM: BLOWER MOTOR.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS.DESCRIIPTION OF DEFECT: BINDING OR FREEZING OF BLOWER MOTOR WITH LOSS OF COOLINGAIR AND INCREASED CURRENT DRAW COULD CAUSE BLOWER SWITCH RESISTOR COIL TO HEATEXCESSIVELY.
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, 1988 to February 1, 1991. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.