Recall
Freightliner Century — 96V197000
NHTSA ID
96V197000
Make
Freightliner
Model
Century
Years Affected
1996
Recall Date
1996-10-08
Component
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
Units Affected
3,800
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CAN OCCUR IN THE AUXILLIARY HEATER/AIRCONDITIONING BLOWER IF EXPOSED TO WATER.
Consequence
THE SHORTED RELAY CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND REPLACE THE RELAY WITH ONE THAT RESISTS SHORTING IF CONTACTED BY WATER AND DOES NOT SUPPORT COMBUSTION EVEN IF SHORTED.