NHTSA recall 01V215000
Electrical system › Wiring
Freightliner FS-65
Reported Jun 26, 20018,753 vehicles affectedFREIGHTLINER CORPORATIONMaker’s number FL-382Built Jun 1, 2000 – Apr 25, 2001
The defect
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.
The risk
This can cause an electrical short and potential fire.
The remedy
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.