NHTSA Recall 06V190000
NHTSA Campaign Id 06V190000; Date: Jun. 5, 2006
If the protective cover is missing or not positioned correctly, any water intrusion from an open window or windshield leak may seep through the upper dash cover seam and drip onto the pdm. Water on the pdm circuits may cause a short circuit resulting in a fire that could cause personal injury.
Recalled Vehicles:
2005 Freightliner Argosy; 2006 Freightliner Argosy; 2005 Freightliner Century Class; 2006 Freightliner Century Class; 2005 Freightliner Columbia; 2006 Freightliner Columbia
Component: Electrical System
Manufactured by: Freightliner Llc
Affected Units:: 61,000
Recall Summary:
On certain trucks, the protective cover for the cab power distribution model (pdm) may be missing or improperly installed.
How to Fix:
Dealers will install a new cover free of charge. The recall began on December 18, 2006. Owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
Recall Notes:
Freightliner recall no. Fl-476. Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Dec 18, 2006
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