NHTSA Campaign Id 01V116000; Date: Apr. 13, 2001
This could potentially cause an electrical fire.
2000 Freightliner Mt-45; 2001 Freightliner Mt-45
Component: Electrical System:wiring
Manufactured by: Freightliner Corporation
Affected Units:: 1,400
Vehicle description: step vans. Water could enter the electrical relays resulting in an electrical short.
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).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jul 23, 2001
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