2000-2001 Freightliner FS-65 recall: wiring
Freightliner Corporation reported this safety recall on June 26, 2001. It covers about 8,753 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 8,753
- reported
- Jun 26, 2001
- owners notified
- Oct 9, 2001
- related complaints
- 2
Electrical system: wiring
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- This can cause an electrical short and potential fire.
- 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.
Recall number 01V215000
Affected vehicles
- Freightliner FS-65 2000-2001 20002001
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 2 complaints about electrical problems.
Questions about recall 01V215000
Is there a recall on the 2000-2001 Freightliner FS-65 wiring?
Yes. Recall 01V215000, reported on June 26, 2001, covers about 8,753 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 01V215000?
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.
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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