Recall campaign · NHTSA 93V191000

Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core

FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1993-11-19.

Recall campaignNHTSA 93V191000

Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core

Component
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core
Manufacturer
FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
1,800
Reported to NHTSA
1993-11-19
Owners notified
1993-12-21

Defect description

THE HEATER/DEFROSTER DOOR CAN BECOME STUCK IN THE HEATER MODE DUE TO THE DOOR OVER-TRAVELING THE DOOR STOP, IMPEDING THE DEFROSTER PORTION OF THE SYSTEM FROM WORKING.

Safety risk

IF THIS OCCURS, AND THE WINDSHIELD BECOMES FOGGED, ITWILL IMPAIR THE DRIVER'S VISION OF THE ROAD AND TRAFFIC, WHICH MAY CAUSE ANACCIDENT.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A POSITIVE DOOR STOP.

Notes

SYSTEM: HEATER; WATER; DEFROSTER; DEFOGGER; HOSE; DUCT; AIR.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS.NOTE: IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREE UPONSERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME AND FREEOF CHARGE OR THE REMEDY DOES NOT CORRECT THE DEFECT OR NONCOMPLIANCE, PLEASECONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINEAT 1-800-424-9393.

Scope of coverage

1 model year.

ModelYears on record
FREIGHTLINER FLB1993

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.