Vehicle recall 90V179000 · November 1, 1990

1989-1990 White GMC WX

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Consequence: If such contact occurs when heater fan is on mediumspeed, an electrical short occurs, causing the fan speed control resistor tooverheat and melt the plastic fan housing; this would create a potential fora fire.
Remedy: Reposition air ride suspension valve to prevent its contact with the heater fan control switch.
Notes: System: air ride suspension valve; heater fan control switch.vehicle description: 33,000 lbs. GVWR heavy-duty trucks.description of defects: a fitting on the air ride suspension valve may touch theheater fan control switch.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 90V179000
Reported to NHTSA: November 1, 1990
Filed by: VOLVO GM HEAVY TRUCK CORP
Owner notification: November 5, 1990
Vehicles potentially affected: 405
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Visibility › Defroster/defogger/HVAC system › Windshield › Electrical heating element

Recall 90V179000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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White GMC WX (1989-1990): 1990, 1989

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