FREIGHTLINER CENTURY 1996: VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 96V197000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FREIGHTLINER | CENTURY | 1996 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1996-10-11 | 1996-10-08 | 1996-10-17 |
Production Dates: 1996-04-01 - 1996-09-25
Manufacturers Involved: FREIGHTLINER LLC
Component: VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 3800
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CAN OCCUR IN THE AUXILLIARY HEATER/AIRCONDITIONING BLOWER IF EXPOSED TO WATER.
THE SHORTED RELAY CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND REPLACE THE RELAY WITH ONE THAT RESISTS SHORTING IF CONTACTED BY WATER AND DOES NOT SUPPORT COMBUSTION EVEN IF SHORTED.
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.
