NHTSA recall 01V117000
Electrical system › Wiring
Freightliner MT-45
Reported Apr 13, 20011,354 vehicles affectedFREIGHTLINER CORPORATIONMaker’s number FL-283Built Jun 1, 2000 – Jan 5, 2001
The defect
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.
The risk
This results in a loss of power assist to the brake system, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
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.