White GMC WX (1989-1990): Visibility
Recall 90V179000 · Nov 1, 1990 · Volvo Gm Heavy Truck Corp
405
vehicles affected
405
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 90V179000
- Date
- Nov 1, 1990
- Maker
- Volvo Gm Heavy Truck Corp
- Units affected
- 405
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Visibility > Defroster/defogger/HVAC system > Windshield > Electrical heating element
- Model years
- 1989-1990
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
What can happen
IF SUCH CONTACT OCCURS WHEN HEATER FAN IS ON MEDIUMSPEED, AN ELECTRICAL SHORT OCCURS, CAUSING THE FAN SPEED CONTROL RESISTOR TOOVERHEAT AND MELT THE PLASTIC FAN HOUSING; THIS WOULD CREATE A POTENTIAL FORA FIRE.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
REPOSITION AIR RIDE SUSPENSION VALVE TO PREVENT ITS CONTACT WITH THE HEATER FAN CONTROL SWITCH.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 2 model years in all
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 90V179000?
1 model: White GMC WX (1989-1990), about 405 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 90V179000?
REPOSITION AIR RIDE SUSPENSION VALVE TO PREVENT ITS CONTACT WITH THE HEATER FAN CONTROL SWITCH.
What can happen?
IF SUCH CONTACT OCCURS WHEN HEATER FAN IS ON MEDIUMSPEED, AN ELECTRICAL SHORT OCCURS, CAUSING THE FAN SPEED CONTROL RESISTOR TOOVERHEAT AND MELT THE PLASTIC FAN HOUSING; THIS WOULD CREATE A POTENTIAL FORA FIRE.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.