Defect Description For Recall
Water Leaking Under Windshield Cowl In Area Above Heater Blower Motor Resistor Block Results In Corrosion Of The Resistor Terminals.
Make Of Vehicle
CHRYSLER
Model Of Vehicle
FIFTH AVENUE
Year
1991
Recall Campaign Number
91V004000
Component Description
Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System:Fan/Motor
Effect Of Defect
Corrosion Of The Resistor Terminals Increases Electricalresistance, Leading To Overheating And Possble Ignition Of The Wiring Connectorsand Insulation, Causing A Fire In The Cowl Area.
Fix Defect
The Blower Motor Resistor Block Will Be Replaced, And A Mastic Patch Applied To Seal The Cowl Against Water Entry. Damaged Wire Connectors Will Be Replaced.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Chrysler Corporation
Start Of Manufacture
19890701
End Of Manufacture
19900901
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
125000
Date Owners Notified
19910704
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA Us, Llc)
Date Report Received
19911002