NHTSA Recall 01V215000
NHTSA Campaign Id 01V215000; Date: Jun. 26, 2001
This can cause an electrical short and potential fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
2000 Freightliner Fs-65; 2001 Freightliner Fs-65
Component: Electrical System:wiring
Manufactured by: Freightliner Corporation
Affected Units:: 8,753
Recall 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.
How to Fix:
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.
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: Oct 9, 2001
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