Component
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
What Happened
Your vehicle's automatic temperature control system might not work correctly, especially when trying to defog or defrost your windshield.
Risk if Unfixed
This could make it harder to see the road when driving in certain conditions, which could lead to a crash.
Free Fix
Your local dealership will update the software in your vehicle's heating and air system for free, starting on January 2, 2007.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL (ATC) ONLY, THE SOFTWARE PROGRAMMED INTO THE HEATING VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC) MODULE MAY CAUSE THE WINDSHIELD DEFROSTING AND DEFOGGING FUNCTIONS TO BECOME INOPERATIVE.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
THIS CAN DECREASE THE DRIVER'S VISIBILITY UNDER CERTAIN DRIVING CONDITIONS AND RESULT IN A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE HVAC MODULE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 2, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
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