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1998-2000 Freightliner Argosy recall: fuses and circuit breakers

Freightliner Corporation reported this safety recall on March 17, 2000. It covers about 1,073 vehicles.

vehicles affected
1,073
reported
Mar 17, 2000
owners notified
Jun 30, 2000

Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers

What is wrong
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with certain 12 volt power outlets. An unplugged hole in the floorboard can allow road salts and moisture into an area where a 12 volt power outlet is mounted.
Risk
A short between the outlet terminals could develop causing an electrical fire.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect all vehicles to determine if a floorboard plug was installed. On vehicles found without a plug, a new outlet and plug will be installed.

Recall number 00V082000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 00V082000

Is there a recall on the 1998-2000 Freightliner Argosy fuses and circuit breakers?

Yes. Recall 00V082000, reported on March 17, 2000, covers about 1,073 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 00V082000?

Dealers will inspect all vehicles to determine if a floorboard plug was installed. On vehicles found without a plug, a new outlet and plug will be installed.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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