Defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater coreRecall 93V-191 · 1993 Freightliner FLB
FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION recall 93V-191 covers 1,800 1993 Freightliner FLB for a defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core problem, reported to NHTSA on November 19, 1993.
Source: NHTSA recall 93V191000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE HEATER/DEFROSTER DOOR CAN BECOME STUCK IN THE HEATER MODE DUE TO THE DOOR OVER-TRAVELING THE DOOR STOP, IMPEDING THE DEFROSTER PORTION OF THE SYSTEM FROM WORKING.
The risk
IF THIS OCCURS, AND THE WINDSHIELD BECOMES FOGGED, ITWILL IMPAIR THE DRIVER'S VISION OF THE ROAD AND TRAFFIC, WHICH MAY CAUSE ANACCIDENT.
The fix
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A POSITIVE DOOR STOP.
SYSTEM: HEATER; WATER; DEFROSTER; DEFOGGER; HOSE; DUCT; AIR.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS.NOTE: IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREE UPONSERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME AND FREEOF CHARGE OR THE REMEDY DOES NOT CORRECT THE DEFECT OR NONCOMPLIANCE, PLEASECONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINEAT 1-800-424-9393.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.