| Make : FREIGHTLINER | Model : ARGOSY | Year : 1998 |
| Build Dates : 19980701 - 19990513 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 99V144000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19990903 | Date Received by ODI: 19990609 | Date Added to Database: 19990610 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: FREIGHTLINER LLC | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-239 | ||
| Component: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 560 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. THE CIGARETTE LIGHTER IS LOCATED CLOSE TO THE FLOORBOARD WHERE AN OBJECT ON THE FLOOR MAY INADVERTENTLY HOLD THE CIGARETTE LIGHTER IN. THE LIGHTER CIRCUIT BREAKER ONLY PROTECTS THE CIRCUIT ON THE FIRST EVENT. |
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Consequence:
SUBSEQUENT EVENTS RESULT IN OVERHEATING WITH THE POSSIBILITY OF A DASH FIRE. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CIGARETTE LIGHTER ELEMENT WITH ONE THAT HAS A PERIPHERAL RING AND PUSHBUTTON THAT PREVENTS INADVERTENT ACTIVATION. THE CIRCUIT PROTECTION WILL ALSO BE CHANGED FROM A BREAKER TO A FUSE. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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