NHTSA recall 97V-015 (97V015000)
visibility recall reported February 10, 1997 - about 39,000 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 97V015000
- Also written as
- 97V-015
- Reported
- February 10, 1997
- Vehicles affected
- ~39,000
- Component
- visibility
What is being recalled
THE ELECTRICAL CONTACTS IN THE POWER MIRROR SWITCH CAN ACCUMULATE ROAD SALT DUE TO WATER ENTERING INTO THE SWITCH.
Why it is dangerous
THIS CAN RESULT IN A HIGH RESISTANCE SHORT CIRCUIT AND POSSIBLY CAUSE A VEHICLE FIRE.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE POWER MIRROR SWITCH WITH A NEWLY DESIGNED SWITCH.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 97V-015 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
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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.
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