NHTSA Recall 98V177000
NHTSA Campaign Id 98V177000; Date: Aug. 4, 1998
If rapid fogging were to occur during driving, it could obstruct the driver's vision increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
1997 Chevrolet S10; 1998 Chevrolet S10
Component: Visibility:defroster/defogger System
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 354
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks equipped with electric drive. Rapid fogging of the interior glass can occur within two minutes after the heat is turned on if (1) the outside temperature is between 35 and 76 degrees fahrenheit and (2) water has collected on the heat exchanger during previous operation of the air conditioning.
How to Fix:
Owners are being provided with a caution label and supplemental insert for their owner's manual advising them to follow a "stop and wait" procedure to help avoid window fogging while driving.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification began during August 1998. Owners who do not receive the caution label within a reasonable time should contact Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Aug 31, 1998
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