NHTSA Recall 88V138000
NHTSA Campaign Id 88V138000; Date: Aug. 16, 1988
This could result in low air flow across the resistornetwork and high amperage, allowing the air duct to reach elevated temperatureswith the possibility of a fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
1982 Freightliner COE; 1983 Freightliner COE; 1982 Freightliner Conventional; 1983 Freightliner Conventional
Component: Equipment:air Conditioner
Manufactured by: Freightliner Corp.
Affected Units:: 19,898
Recall Summary:
The heater/air conditioner blower motor speed control resistors can under certain conditions overheat and stall.
How to Fix:
Install a thermo cutoff device in the heater/air conditioner system and/or replace the blower motor switch.
Recall Notes:
System: heater/air conditioner blower motor. Vehicle description: long conventional and high cab over engine trucks.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Oct 19, 1988
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