12v/24v/48v battery: cablesRecall 20V-525 · 2016–2020 Freightliner 114sd
Fontaine Modification recall 20V-525 covers 1,074 2016–2020 Freightliner 114sd for a 12v/24v/48v battery: cables problem, reported to NHTSA on August 31, 2020. The manufacturer's latest report (2022 Q3) shows 20% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 20V525000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Fontaine Modification (Fontaine) is recalling certain 2016-2020 Autohaulers built on Freightliner 114SD chassis. Movement of the cab during operation may cause the battery cable to contact the bottom of the cab, possibly damaging the cable.
The risk
Damage to the cable can result in an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix
Fontaine will notify owners, and dealers will ensure that the cable cannot be damaged, free of charge. The recall began November 4, 2020. Owners may contact Fontaine customer service at 1-800-366-8246.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
20%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 51 vehicles were listed as unreachable.