NHTSA recall 01V116000
Electrical system › Wiring
Freightliner MT-45
Reported Apr 13, 20011,400 vehicles affectedFREIGHTLINER CORPORATIONMaker’s number FL-278Built Jun 1, 2000 – Jan 5, 2001
The defect
Vehicle description: step vans. water could enter the electrical relays resulting in an electrical short.
The risk
This could potentially cause an electrical fire.
The remedy
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.