NHTSA Recall 01V003000
NHTSA Campaign Id 01V003000; Date: Jan. 5, 2001
When a resistor overheats, the plenum could melt, resulting in deformation and possible ignition.
Recalled Vehicles:
1999 Utilimaster Walk-in Van; 2000 Utilimaster Walk-in Van; 2001 Utilimaster Walk-in Van
Component: Visibility:defroster/defogger System:windshield:blower
Manufactured by: Utilimaster Corporation
Affected Units:: 15,762
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: walk-in delivery vans supplied to the united states postal service. Under certain snow conditions, if moisture gets into the blower motor and subsequently refreezes, the blower motor could seize causing a resistor to overheat.
How to Fix:
Utilimaster will install fuses between the resistors and the power supply, which will protect the resistor assembly in the event of an overcurrent situation. An existing fuse will be resized to protect the wiring harness in high-speed fan operation. Owner notification began January 24, 2001. Only us postal service vehicles are involved in this campaign.
Recall Notes:
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jan 24, 2001
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