BUICK CENTURY 1996: VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM
| Make : BUICK | Model : CENTURY | Year : 1996 |
| Build Dates : 1996-04-01 - 1996-09-25 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 96V197000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1996-10-11 | Date Received by ODI: 1996-10-08 | Date Added to Database: 1996-10-17 |
| Manufacturers Involved: FREIGHTLINER LLC | ||
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| Component: VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 3800 | ||
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Summary:
AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CAN OCCUR IN THE AUXILLIARY HEATER/AIRCONDITIONING BLOWER IF EXPOSED TO WATER. |
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Consequence:
THE SHORTED RELAY CAN RESULT IN A FIRE. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND REPLACE THE RELAY WITH ONE THAT RESISTS SHORTING IF CONTACTED BY WATER AND DOES NOT SUPPORT COMBUSTION EVEN IF SHORTED. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
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Notes:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION:HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS WITH SLEEPER CABS. OWNER NOTIFICATION:OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BE COMPLETED BY OCTOBER 18, 1996.NOTE:OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-503-735-8000.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393. |
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