1996 Freightliner Century recall: defroster/defogger/hvac system
Freightliner Corporation reported this safety recall on October 8, 1996. It covers about 3,800 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 3,800
- reported
- Oct 8, 1996
- owners notified
- Oct 11, 1996
Visibility: defroster/defogger/HVAC system
- What is wrong
- An electrical short can occur in the auxilliary heater/airconditioning blower if exposed to water.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 96V197000
Affected vehicles
- Freightliner Century 1996 1996
Questions about recall 96V197000
Is there a recall on the 1996 Freightliner Century defroster/defogger/hvac system?
Yes. Recall 96V197000, reported on October 8, 1996, covers about 3,800 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 96V197000?
Dealers will remove and replace the relay with one that resists shorting if contacted by water and does not support combustion even if shorted.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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