NHTSA recall 91V-004 (91V004000)

visibility recall reported October 2, 1991 - about 125,000 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 91V004000
Also written as: 91V-004
Reported: October 2, 1991
Vehicles affected: ~125,000
Component: visibility

What is being recalled

WATER LEAKING UNDER WINDSHIELD COWL IN AREA ABOVE HEATER BLOWER MOTOR RESISTOR BLOCK RESULTS IN CORROSION OF THE RESISTOR TERMINALS.

Why it is dangerous

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.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

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.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 91V-004 when calling a dealer.

Affected 3 models

Chrysler Fifth Avenue - 1991

Chrysler New Yorker - 1990, 1991

Dodge Dynasty - 1990, 1991

Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.

Is YOUR car included? A campaign rarely covers every single vehicle of a model year. Check your exact car by its 17-character VIN with the free VIN decoder and recall check.

Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.