1982 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 |
1982 FREIGHTLINER CONVENTIONAL |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
1982 FREIGHTLINER CONVENTIONAL Recall for STEERING, STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
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