| Make : FREIGHTLINER | Model : COE | Year : 1982 |
| Build Dates : 19810901 - 19831101 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 88V138000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19881019 | Date Received by ODI: 19880816 | Date Added to Database: 19880822 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: FREIGHTLINER CORP. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: FREIGHTLINER LLC | ||
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| Component: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:AIR CONDITIONER | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 19898 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE HEATER/AIR CONDITIONER BLOWER MOTOR SPEED CONTROL RESISTORS CAN UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS OVERHEAT AND STALL. |
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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. |
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Remedy:
INSTALL A THERMO CUTOFF DEVICE IN THE HEATER/AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM AND/OR REPLACE THE BLOWER MOTOR SWITCH. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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