1996 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY Recall - Campaign #96V197000

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1996 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY RECALL - #96V197000

RECALL FOR VISIBILITY : DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM

AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CAN OCCUR IN THE AUXILLIARY HEATER/AIRCONDITIONING BLOWER IF EXPOSED TO WATER.

Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

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Vehicle 1996 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY Manufacturer FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION Manufactured between 4/1/1996 - 9/25/1996 Recalled on 10/17/1996 Influenced by FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION Owners Notified on 10/11/1996 # Affected 3,800 Recalled for VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM Description AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CAN OCCUR IN THE AUXILLIARY HEATER/AIRCONDITIONING BLOWER IF EXPOSED TO WATER. Consequences THE SHORTED RELAY CAN RESULT IN A FIRE. Corrective action DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND REPLACE THE RELAY WITH ONE THAT RESISTS SHORTING IF CONTACTED BY WATER AND DOES NOT SUPPORT COMBUSTION EVEN IF SHORTED. Notes VEHICLE DESCRIPTION:HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS WITH SLEEPER CABS. OWNER NOTIFICATION:OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BE COMPLETED BY OCTOBER 18, 1996.NOTE:OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-503-735-8000.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393. See also 1996 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 1996 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR 1996 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT, ANCHORAGE 1996 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY Recall for STEERING, STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR 1996 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT 1996 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY Recall for VISIBILITY, WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER, LINKAGES