NHTSA Recall 99V144000
NHTSA Campaign Id 99V144000; Date: Jun. 9, 1999
Subsequent events result in overheating with the possibility of a dash fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
1998 Freightliner Argosy; 1999 Freightliner Argosy
Component: Equipment:electrical
Manufactured by: Freightliner Corporation
Affected Units:: 560
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks. The cigarette lighter is located close to the floorboard where an object on the floor may inadvertently hold the cigarette lighter in. The lighter circuit breaker only protects the circuit on the first event.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the cigarette lighter element with one that has a peripheral ring and pushbutton that prevents inadvertent activation. The circuit protection will also be changed from a breaker to a fuse.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification began September 3, 1999. 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: Sep 3, 1999
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