Blower malfunctions limiting or stopping output can adversely affect windshield defrosting and defogging performance increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.

Equipment — Appliance — Air Conditioner

Date Announced
JAN 16, 1996
Vehicles Affected
10,600
NHTSA Campaign #
96V007000
Summary
Under certain conditions, the climate control blower does not operate as intended. The blower could (1) stick on "high;" (2) operate erratically with blower output varying between no blower and maximum blower; or (3) not operate at all due to malfunction of the temperature control module.
Actions
Dealers will replace the semi-automatic temperature control modules with modules containing revised software.
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