Freightliner Air Conditioner Recall 88V138000 (20K Vehicles)

The problem

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

The risk

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.

The fix

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

Contacts

System: heater/air conditioner blower motor.Vehicle description: long conventional and high cab over engine trucks.

What to do

Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
Call a dealer. Any authorized Freightliner dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 88V138000.
Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicle	Recalls	Grade
1982 Freightliner Coe	6	D
1983 Freightliner Coe	6	D
1982 Freightliner Conventional	2	C
1983 Freightliner Conventional	4	D

Vehicle

Complaints

Recalls

Grade

1982 Freightliner Coe

1983 Freightliner Coe

1982 Freightliner Conventional

1983 Freightliner Conventional

Questions

Is the 88V138000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. FREIGHTLINER CORP.'s dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 88V138000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 88V138000 announced?

FREIGHTLINER CORP. reported it to NHTSA on August 16, 1988. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

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