Freightliner Llc | NHTSA Recall #96V232000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 96V232000 by Freightliner Llc. Includes 27,500 affected units, FREIGHTLINER/ENGINE FIRE, component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with horton fan drives. the fan drive control system was reconfigured which resulted in a significant increase in the demand for fan activation and associated stress to electrical and mechanical components. various component failure models, combined with characteristics of the fan clutch and its bearings, can cause fan clutch bearings to fail prematurely and result in a locked fan.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the fan clutch drive disc with one that incorporates a thermally activated pressure relief.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 96V232000

Manufacturer: Freightliner Llc

Report Received Date: 1996-11-13T00:00:00

Subject: Freightliner/engine fire

Component: Engine And Engine Cooling

Potentially Affected Units: 27,500

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with horton fan drives. the fan drive control system was reconfigured which resulted in a significant increase in the demand for fan activation and associated stress to electrical and mechanical components. various component failure models, combined with characteristics of the fan clutch and its bearings, can cause fan clutch bearings to fail prematurely and result in a locked fan.

Consequence Summary: If the fan is locked, the the system calls for the fan to be on, the fan clutch will slip, generate heat, and unless released, will result in a fire.

Corrective Action: Dealers will replace the fan clutch drive disc with one that incorporates a thermally activated pressure relief.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 96V232000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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