Ic Corporation | NHTSA Recall #99V253000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 99V253000 by Ic Corporation. Includes 41 affected units, AMTRAN/FMVSS 103/HEATER/DEFROSTER UNITS, component: VISIBILITY, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: school buses. some heater/defroster units were built with the blower motor wired improperly. when wired improperly the blower motor runs backward and airflow for heating and defrosting is very limited. this does not meet the requirements of fmvss no. 103, "windshield defrosting and defogging systems."

Corrective Action

Owners will be instructed on how to inspect and repair the defect by switching the connection of two wires.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 99V253000

Manufacturer: Ic Corporation

Report Received Date: 1999-09-17T00:00:00

Subject: Amtran/fmvss 103/heater/defroster units

Component: Visibility

Potentially Affected Units: 41

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 99308

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Vehicle description: school buses. some heater/defroster units were built with the blower motor wired improperly. when wired improperly the blower motor runs backward and airflow for heating and defrosting is very limited. this does not meet the requirements of fmvss no. 103, "windshield defrosting and defogging systems."

Consequence Summary: Defrosting needs may not be achieved and could restrict driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: Owners will be instructed on how to inspect and repair the defect by switching the connection of two wires.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-4rdi~w37v-fqwh

NHTSA ID: 99V253000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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