EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: AIR-CONDITIONING EVAPORATORS. THE EVAPORATOR MOTOR COULD STALL
— Recall Campaign #98E034000
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: AIR-CONDITIONING EVAPORATORS. THE EVAPORATOR MOTOR COULD STALL, DUE TO CORROSION CAUSED BY CONDENSATE WATER ENTERING THE MOTOR, RESULTING IN HIGH AMPERAGE DRAW. THIS CAN CAUSE THE MOTOR COMPONENTS TO OVERHEAT.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 185 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
98E034000
| Manufacturer: | Trans-Air Manufacturing Corp. |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | October 08, 1998 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 98E034000 |
| Units affected: | 185 |
- Description:
- EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: AIR-CONDITIONING EVAPORATORS. THE EVAPORATOR MOTOR COULD STALL, DUE TO CORROSION CAUSED BY CONDENSATE WATER ENTERING THE MOTOR, RESULTING IN HIGH AMPERAGE DRAW. THIS CAN CAUSE THE MOTOR COMPONENTS TO OVERHEAT.
- Consequeces:
- THE MOTOR COMPONENTS OVERHEATING CAN PROVIDE AN IGNITION SOURCE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
- Corrective action:
- DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPAIR THESE EVAPORATORS.
- Notes:
- OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JANUARY 29, 1999. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT TRANS/AIR AT 1-800-673-2446.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).