NHTSA recall 98V-177 (98V177000)

visibility recall reported August 4, 1998 - about 354 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 98V177000
Also written as: 98V-177
Reported: August 4, 1998
Vehicles affected: ~354
Component: visibility

What is being recalled

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH ELECTRIC DRIVE. RAPID FOGGING OF THE INTERIOR GLASS CAN OCCUR WITHIN TWO MINUTES AFTER THE HEAT IS TURNED ON IF (1) THE OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE IS BETWEEN 35 AND 76 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT AND (2) WATER HAS COLLECTED ON THE HEAT EXCHANGER DURING PREVIOUS OPERATION OF THE AIR CONDITIONING.

Why it is dangerous

IF RAPID FOGGING WERE TO OCCUR DURING DRIVING, IT COULD OBSTRUCT THE DRIVER'S VISION INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

OWNERS ARE BEING PROVIDED WITH A CAUTION LABEL AND SUPPLEMENTAL INSERT FOR THEIR OWNER'S MANUAL ADVISING THEM TO FOLLOW A "STOP AND WAIT" PROCEDURE TO HELP AVOID WINDOW FOGGING WHILE DRIVING.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 98V-177 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Chevrolet S10 - 1997, 1998

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