Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 01V215000

Electrical system: wiring

FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2001-06-26.

Recall campaignNHTSA 01V215000

Electrical system: wiring

Component
Electrical system: wiring
Manufacturer
FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
8,753
Reported to NHTSA
2001-06-26
Owners notified
2001-10-09

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BUS CHASSIS VEHICLES. AN ELECTRICAL PASS-THROUGH CONNECTOR MAY NOT FIT IN THE FIREWALL MOUNTING HOLE CORRECTLY, RESULTING IN THE CONNECTOR DISLODGING AND AN ELECTRICAL TERMINAL CONTACTING THE FIREWALL.

Safety risk

THIS CAN CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT AND POTENTIAL FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT VEHICLES FOR PROPER MOUNTING OF THE ELECTRICAL PASS THROUGH AND CORRECT IF NECESSARY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 9, 2001. 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 1-800-547-0712.

Notes

ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Scope of coverage

2 model years across 1 models.

ModelYears on record
FREIGHTLINER FS-652001 2000

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.