Nissan Motor () Pixo: Heater Fan Motor May Overheat
Nissan PIXO Heater Fan Motor Recall Nissan is recalling 14,548 PIXO vehicles because the heater fan motor can overheat and seize, potentially causing smoke to come from the heating vents or in extreme cases, a vehicle fire. The company will replace the heater motor thermal fuse with an upgraded version to prevent this issue.
- Recalling firm
- Nissan Motor (GB) Limited
- Product
- Vehicles: Nissan Motor () PIXO. Units affected: 14,548
- Reason
- It is possible that the heater fan motor may seize at slow speed. Under extreme conditions this may cause the internal temperature of the heater fan circuit to increase. If this occurs the thermal fuse may not cut-out which will result in an overheating of the fan and its surrounding area. The driver will find smoke being exhaled via the heater vents and in extreme circumstances there could be a vehicle fire. Remedy: Recall all affected vehicles and replace the heater motor thermal fuse with an up-rated item.
- Classification
- Class I
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2013-07-30
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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