Safety Recall NHTSA · 96V232000 Reported November 13, 1996

Freightliner/engine fire

Freightliner Llc · Engine And Engine Cooling · 27,500 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
96V232000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Freightliner Llc
Component
Engine And Engine Cooling
Vehicles Affected
27,500
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
November 13, 1996

Defect 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.

Safety 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.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the fan clutch drive disc with one that incorporates a thermally activated pressure relief.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Freightliner Llc dealer and reference recall ID 96V232000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 96V232000

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

What is recall 96V232000?

NHTSA recall 96V232000 was issued by Freightliner Llc on November 13, 1996. It addresses: Freightliner/engine fire. The recall affects approximately 27,500 vehicles, with the defect involving the Engine And Engine Cooling component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Freightliner Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 96V232000 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.