Vehicle recall 91V004000 · October 2, 1991
Dodge Dynasty, Chrysler New Yorker and 1 more model
Water leaking under windshield cowl in area above heater blower motor resistor block results in corrosion of the resistor terminals.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Water leaking under windshield cowl in area above heater blower motor resistor block results in corrosion of the resistor terminals.
- Consequence
- Corrosion of the resistor terminals increases electricalresistance, leading to overheating and possble ignition of the wiring connectorsand insulation, causing a fire in the cowl area.
- Remedy
- The blower motor resistor block will be replaced, and a mastic patch applied to seal the cowl against water entry. Damaged wire connectors will be replaced.
- Notes
- System: heater blower motor resistor block.vehicle description: passenger cars without automatic temperature controlsystem.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 91V004000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 2, 1991
- Filed by
- CHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Owner notification
- July 4, 1991
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 125,000
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Visibility › Defroster/defogger/HVAC system › Fan/motor
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Chrysler FIFTH AVENUE (1991): 1991
- Chrysler New Yorker (1990-1991): 1991, 1990
- Dodge Dynasty (1990-1991): 1991, 1990
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