NHTSA campaign 96V197000
FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION recall 96V197000
AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CAN OCCUR IN THE AUXILLIARY HEATER/AIRCONDITIONING BLOWER IF EXPOSED TO WATER.
Reported 10/08/1996
What can happen
THE SHORTED RELAY CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
Repair
DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND REPLACE THE RELAY WITH ONE THAT RESISTS SHORTING IF CONTACTED BY WATER AND DOES NOT SUPPORT COMBUSTION EVEN IF SHORTED.
Components
- Visibility: Defroster/defogger/hvac system
Affected years and models
A listed year and model does not mean every vehicle in that group is recalled. Use the VIN lookup to confirm a specific vehicle.