NHTSA Recall 71V224000: Defroster/defogger/hvac system (visibility)

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on December 3, 1971, covering an estimated 679,900 vehicles. It affects 1961–1969 Chevrolet Corvair.

679,900

vehicles potentially affected

model affected

1971

owners notified (December 8)

NHTSA campaign	71V224000
Component	VISIBILITY › DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
Report received	December 3, 1971
Owner notification	December 8, 1971
Initiated by	NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation

Defect

Not provided.

Safety risk

Not provided.

Remedy

Not provided.

Notes

General motor campaign no 69-c-13.possibility that fumes indirect airheating system may be transferred from engine compa rtment into passengercompartment.such fumes, in some cases,contain carbon moxoxide in sufficientconcentration to harm o r endanger occupants of vehicle.(correct byinspecting and r epairing where necessary.)

Vehicles covered by recall 71V224000

Make and model	Model years
Chevrolet Corvair	1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.