1983 FREIGHTLINER CONVENTIONAL Recall - Campaign #88V138000

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1983 FREIGHTLINER CONVENTIONAL RECALL - #88V138000

RECALL FOR EQUIPMENT : APPLIANCE : AIR CONDITIONER

THE HEATER/AIR CONDITIONER BLOWER MOTOR SPEED CONTROL RESISTORS CAN UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS OVERHEAT AND STALL.

Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

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Vehicle 1983 FREIGHTLINER CONVENTIONAL Manufacturer FREIGHTLINER CORP. Manufactured between 9/1/1981 - 11/1/1983 Recalled on 8/22/1988 Influenced by FREIGHTLINER CORP. Owners Notified on 10/19/1988 # Affected 19,898 Recalled for EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER Description THE HEATER/AIR CONDITIONER BLOWER MOTOR SPEED CONTROL RESISTORS CAN UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS OVERHEAT AND STALL. Consequences 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. Corrective action INSTALL A THERMO CUTOFF DEVICE IN THE HEATER/AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM AND/OR REPLACE THE BLOWER MOTOR SWITCH. Notes SYSTEM: HEATER/AIR CONDITIONER BLOWER MOTOR.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LONG CONVENTIONAL AND HIGH CAB OVER ENGINE TRUCKS. See also 1983 FREIGHTLINER CONVENTIONAL Recall for STEERING, STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR 1983 FREIGHTLINER CONVENTIONAL Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY 1983 FREIGHTLINER CONVENTIONAL Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT, RETRACTOR