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Freightliner Flb
Reported Nov 19, 19931,800 vehicles affectedFREIGHTLINER CORPORATION
The defect
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.
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.