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NHTSA Recall 91V004000: Fan/motor (visibility)

CHRYSLER CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 125,000 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Chrysler Fifth Avenue.

125,000
vehicles potentially affected
3
models affected
1991
owners notified (July 4)
NHTSA campaign91V004000
ComponentVISIBILITY › DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM › FAN/MOTOR
Report receivedOctober 2, 1991
Owner notificationJuly 4, 1991
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Water leaking under windshield cowl in area above heater blower motor resistor block results in corrosion of the resistor terminals.

Safety risk

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.

Vehicles covered by recall 91V004000

Make and modelModel years
Chrysler Fifth Avenue1991
Chrysler New Yorker1990, 1991
Dodge Dynasty1990, 1991

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.