Vehicle recall 72V196000 · July 28, 1972
Bendix 1916, 1917 and 1 more model
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Notes
- Boise campaign no n/a.possibility that hydro flame furnace installed undergaucho bed may be restricted from proper air circulation, could create heattrap and cause burning of bedding, cushions and gaucho bedwood structure.(correct by inpsecting and replacing with forced-air-type furnace.)
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 72V196000
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 28, 1972
- Filed by
- BENDIX
- Owner notification
- May 1, 1972
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 778
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Visibility › Defroster/defogger/HVAC system
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Bendix 1916 (1971): 1971
- Bendix 1917 (1971): 1971
- Bendix 195 (1972): 1972
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