Vehicle recall 88V138000 · August 16, 1988
Freightliner C.O.E. and Conventional
The heater/air conditioner blower motor speed control resistors can under certain conditions overheat and stall.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The heater/air conditioner blower motor speed control resistors can under certain conditions overheat and stall.
- 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.
- Notes
- System: heater/air conditioner blower motor.vehicle description: long conventional and high cab over engine trucks.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 88V138000
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 16, 1988
- Filed by
- FREIGHTLINER CORP.
- Owner notification
- October 19, 1988
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 19,898
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Equipment › Appliance › Air conditioner
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Freightliner C.O.E. (1982-1983): 1983, 1982
- Freightliner Conventional (1982-1983): 1983, 1982
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