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  Defect Investigation of Heater Blower Assembly Fire

Investigation of Heater Blower Assembly Fire

Subject: Heater blower assembly fire
Components covered:
  • Defroster/defogger system
  • Visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac system
Investigations Summary: This investigation was opened on Sep. 4, 1998. It was closed on Sep. 11, 1998. Alleges that certain Ford trucks and vans have a defective heater blower assembly allowing debris (leaves) to enter through the cowl grille and into the heatr system resulting in a fire saety hazard.
Vehicles Affected by this investigation:
  • 1992 Ford Explorer
  • 1993 Ford Explorer
  • 1994 Ford Explorer

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