NHTSA Recall 82V045000
NHTSA Campaign Id 82V045000; Date: May. 11, 1982
Recalled Vehicles:
1982 Ford Escort; 1982 Ford EXP; 1982 Mercury LN7; 1982 Mercury Lynx
Component: Equipment:air Conditioner
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 113,000
Recall Summary:
On the involved vehicles, a thermal limiter in the blower motor resistor circuit of the air conditioner/heater assembly may not function as intended. If the blower motor becomes jammed when the system is operating in the medium-low blower speed, the resistor coils can overheat causing melting and possible ignition.
How to Fix:
Dealer will replace the resistor assembly with an improved version without charge to owner.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: passengers vehicles equipped with optional airconditioning. System: air conditioner; motor, fan. Consequences of defect: a vehicle fire could result, possibly causing loss ofvehicle control, accident, and passenger injury. Note: until the vehicle is serviced, the blower should be operated only in thehigh or low speeds. The a/c mode lever should be turned to the "off" positionif the blower becomes noisy or if a burning odor or smoke is noticed.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: May 26, 1982
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