Recall
Freightliner Fs-65 — 01V215000
NHTSA ID
01V215000
Make
Freightliner
Model
Fs-65
Years Affected
2001
Recall Date
2001-06-26
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Units Affected
8,753
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
FL-382
Summary
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.
Consequence
THIS CAN CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT AND POTENTIAL FIRE.
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.