Recall 98V-177: 1997–1998 Chevrolet S10
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall for visibility, reported to NHTSA on Aug 4, 1998, covering about 354 vehicles.
The problem
Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks equipped with electric drive. Rapid fogging of the interior glass can occur within two minutes after the heat is turned on if (1) the outside temperature is between 35 and 76 degrees fahrenheit and (2) water has collected on the heat exchanger during previous operation of the air conditioning.
The risk
If rapid fogging were to occur during driving, it could obstruct the driver's vision increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
The fix
Owners are being provided with a caution label and supplemental insert for their owner's manual advising them to follow a "stop and wait" procedure to help avoid window fogging while driving.
Notes
Owner notification began during august 1998.owners who do not receive the caution label within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
| Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
|---|---|
| Component | Visibility › Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 98V177000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet S10 | 1997, 1998 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 98V-177?
Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks equipped with electric drive. Rapid fogging of the interior glass can occur within two minutes after the heat is turned on if (1) the outside temperature is between 35 and 76 degrees fahrenheit and (2) water has collected on the heat exchanger during previous operation of the air conditioning.
How is recall 98V-177 fixed?
Owners are being provided with a caution label and supplemental insert for their owner's manual advising them to follow a "stop and wait" procedure to help avoid window fogging while driving.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.