The problem
An electrical short can occur in the auxilliary heater/airconditioning blower if exposed to water.
The risk
THE SHORTED RELAY CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
The fix
Dealers will remove and replace the relay with one that resists shorting if contacted by water and does not support combustion even if shorted.
Contacts
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks with sleeper cabs. Owner notification: owner notification is expected to be completed by october 18, 1996. Note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact freightliner at 1-503-735-8000. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
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 96V197000.
- 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.