NHTSA Recall 00V082000
NHTSA Campaign Id 00V082000; Date: Mar. 17, 2000
A short between the outlet terminals could develop causing an electrical fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
1998 Freightliner Argosy; 1999 Freightliner Argosy; 2000 Freightliner Argosy
Component: Electrical System:fuses And Circuit Breakers
Manufactured by: Freightliner Corporation
Affected Units:: 1,073
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with certain 12 volt power outlets. An unplugged hole in the floorboard can allow road salts and moisture into an area where a 12 volt power outlet is mounted.
How to Fix:
Dealers will inspect all vehicles to determine if a floorboard plug was installed. On vehicles found without a plug, a new outlet and plug will be installed.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification began June 30, 2000. 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).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jun 30, 2000
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