Electrical system: wiringRecall 01V-116 · 2000–2001 Freightliner MT-45
FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION recall 01V-116 covers 1,400 2000–2001 Freightliner MT-45 for a electrical system: wiring problem, reported to NHTSA on April 13, 2001.
Source: NHTSA recall 01V116000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: STEP VANS. WATER COULD ENTER THE ELECTRICAL RELAYS RESULTING IN AN ELECTRICAL SHORT.
The risk
THIS COULD POTENTIALLY CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL FIRE.
The fix
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.
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from June 1, 2000 to January 5, 2001. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.