NHTSA Recall 91V035000
NHTSA Campaign Id 91V035000; Date: Mar. 4, 1991
This could result in melt down of surrounding plastichousing and possible ignition of the melted material, resulting in a fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
1988 Peterbilt 372; 1989 Peterbilt 372; 1990 Peterbilt 372; 1991 Peterbilt 372
Component: Visibility:defroster/defogger System:windshield:blower
Manufactured by: Paccar, Incorporated
Affected Units:: 515
Recall Summary:
How to Fix:
Replace blower switch resistor with resistor with fusible link, and relocate the resistor to a location with increased flow of cooling air.
Recall Notes:
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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Apr 12, 1991
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