Recall 88V138000: 1982–1983 Freightliner Conventional

Report received

Aug 16, 1988

Manufacturer

Freightliner corp.

Potentially affected

19,898vehicles

Model years

1982–1983

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

The heater/air conditioner blower motor speed control resistors can under certain conditions overheat and stall.

Possible consequence

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.

Remedy

Install a thermo cutoff device in the heater/air conditioner system and/or replace the blower motor switch.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1982 Freightliner Conventional0 complaints
• 1983 Freightliner Conventional0 complaints