HVAC refrigerant leakage suspected or reports of a damp/musty smell within the cabin

Bulletin number

2069806/4

Component

Structure

Summary

HVAC refrigerant leakage suspected or reports of a damp/musty smell within the cabin - Diagnosis guidelines. Condition HVAC not cooling / HVAC cooling less than expected / HVAC refrigerant leakage confirmed Or The customer reports a damp/musty smell within the cabin. - Should no HVAC leak be evident and a damp/musty smell has been reported/identified the operative should first confirm that water is not leaking into the cabin please refer to all VIN applicable TPIs particularly TPI 2062622/- - Should there be no water leaks evident, the operative should check the HVAC and body drains for blockages, in the event the drains are blocked the drains must be unblocked, once this has been completed the operative should confirm if the damp/musty smell is still evident.

Owners of these vehicles have filed 2 complaints in the body category.