Safety Recall NHTSA · 93V191000 Reported November 19, 1993

Heater:water:defroster:defogger:hose:duct:air

Q: What is recall 93V191000?

NHTSA recall 93V191000 was issued by Freightliner Llc on November 19, 1993. It addresses: Heater:water:defroster:defogger:hose:duct:air. The recall affects approximately 1,800 vehicles , with the defect involving the Visibility component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Freightliner Llc · Visibility · 1,800 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

93V191000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Freightliner Llc

Component

Visibility

Vehicles Affected

1,800

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

November 19, 1993

Defect Summary

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.

Safety Consequence

If this occurs, and the windshield becomes fogged, itwill impair the driver's vision of the road and traffic, which may cause anaccident.

Corrective Action

Dealers will install a positive door stop.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Freightliner Llc dealer and reference recall ID 93V191000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 93V191000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 93V191000?

NHTSA recall 93V191000 was issued by Freightliner Llc on November 19, 1993. It addresses: Heater:water:defroster:defogger:hose:duct:air. The recall affects approximately 1,800 vehicles, with the defect involving the Visibility component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Freightliner Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 93V191000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.