| Make : FREIGHTLINER | Model : MT-45 | Year : 2000 |
| Build Dates : 20000601 - 20010105 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 01V116000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20010723 | Date Received by ODI: 20010413 | Date Added to Database: 20010424 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: FREIGHTLINER LLC | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-278 | ||
| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 1400 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: STEP VANS. WATER COULD ENTER THE ELECTRICAL RELAYS RESULTING IN AN ELECTRICAL SHORT. |
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Consequence:
THIS COULD POTENTIALLY CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL FIRE. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW SEALED RELAY AND FUSE BOX WITH SEALED RELAYS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 23, 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. |
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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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