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NHTSARecalled May 11, 1982 · #82V045000

AIR CONDITIONER:MOTOR:FAN

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

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.

Product details

Product
AIR CONDITIONER:MOTOR:FAN
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Model numbers
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UPCs
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What you should do

DEALER WILL REPLACE THE RESISTOR ASSEMBLY WITH AN IMPROVED VERSION WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.

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