Electricar 1980–1981 Visibility recall
Recalled March 16, 1982 · NHTSA recall 82V026000 · Electricar
Remedy
DEALER WILL ADJUST THE THERMOSTAT SETTING AT NO COST TO OWNER.
Units
24 units
Description
CERTAIN VEHICLES DO NOT CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 103, "WINDSHIELD DEFROSTING AND DEFOGGING SYSTEMS". IMPROPER SETTING OF THE THERMOSTAT CAN CAUSE THE HEATING COILS TO BE DE-ENERGIZED PREMATURELY, RESULTING IN INADEQUATE DEFROSTING AND DEFOGGING.
What to do
DEALER WILL ADJUST THE THERMOSTAT SETTING AT NO COST TO OWNER.
Product
Electricar 964A
Manufacturer(s)
U.S. ELECTRICAR CORP.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →