Vehicle recall 96V232000 · November 13, 1996
Freightliner FLA, FLB and 1 more model
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with horton fan drives.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with horton fan drives. The fan drive control system was reconfigured which resulted in a significant increase in the demand for fan activation and associated stress to electrical and mechanical components. Various component failure models, combined with characteristics of the fan clutch and its bearings, can cause fan clutch bearings to fail prematurely and result in a locked fan.
- Consequence
- If the fan is locked, the the system calls for the fan to be on, the fan clutch will slip, generate heat, and unless released, will result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the fan clutch drive disc with one that incorporates a thermally activated pressure relief.
- Notes
- Owner notification:owner notification will be completed by December 9, 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 96V232000
- Reported to NHTSA
- November 13, 1996
- Filed by
- FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION
- Owner notification
- February 11, 1997
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 27,500
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Fan
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Freightliner FLA (1993-1994): 1994, 1993
- Freightliner FLB (1993-1994): 1994, 1993
- Freightliner FLD (1993-1994): 1994, 1993
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