U.S. ELECTRICAR CORP.: Safety Recalls in 1982

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by U.S. ELECTRICAR CORP. in 1982. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

March 16, 1982

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

HEATER:ELECTRICAL:DEFROSTER:DEFOGGER:CONTROL SWITC

CERTAIN VEHICLES DO NOT CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 103, "WINDSHIELD DEFROSTING AND DEFOGGING SYSTEMS". IMPROPER SETTING OF THE THERMOSTAT CAN CAUSE THE HEATING COILS TO BE DE-ENERGIZED PREMATURELY, RESULTING IN INADEQUATE DEFROSTING AND DEFOGGING.

NHTSA ID: 82V026000

Component: VISIBILITY

# of Units Affected: 24

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

DEALER WILL ADJUST THE THERMOSTAT SETTING AT NO COST TO OWNER.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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