NHTSA Recall 01V117000
NHTSA Campaign Id 01V117000; Date: Apr. 13, 2001
This results in a loss of power assist to the brake system, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2000 Freightliner Mt-45; 2001 Freightliner Mt-45
Component: Electrical System:wiring
Manufactured by: Freightliner Corporation
Affected Units:: 1,354
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: step vans. The back-up brake pump was wired to a 25 amp fused circuit instead of the required 50 amp fused circuit. If the back-up hydraulic brake pump were to engage due to a failure in the primary brake assist system or the brakes are applied without the engine running, the fuse could blow.
How to Fix:
Dealers will rewire the back-up brake pump circuit. 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.
Recall Notes:
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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