Freightliner Llc | NHTSA Recall #96V197000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 96V197000 by Freightliner Llc. Includes 3,800 affected units, FREIGHTLINER/ELECTRICAL, component: VISIBILITY, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

An electrical short can occur in the auxilliary heater/airconditioning blower if exposed to water.

Corrective Action

Dealers will remove and replace the relay with one that resists shorting if contacted by water and does not support combustion even if shorted.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 96V197000

Manufacturer: Freightliner Llc

Report Received Date: 1996-10-08T00:00:00

Subject: Freightliner/electrical

Component: Visibility

Potentially Affected Units: 3,800

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: An electrical short can occur in the auxilliary heater/airconditioning blower if exposed to water.

Consequence Summary: The shorted relay can result in a fire.

Corrective Action: Dealers will remove and replace the relay with one that resists shorting if contacted by water and does not support combustion even if shorted.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-misq-9vju_p5q8

NHTSA ID: 96V197000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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