2005-2006 Freightliner Argosy, Freightliner Century Class and others recall: electrical system
Freightliner LLC reported this safety recall on June 5, 2006. It covers about 61,000 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 61,000
- reported
- Jun 5, 2006
- owners notified
- Dec 18, 2006
- related complaints
- 4
Electrical system
- What is wrong
- On certain trucks, the protective cover for the cab power distribution model (pdm) may be missing or improperly installed.
- Risk
- If the protective cover is missing or not positioned correctly, any water intrusion from an open window or windshield leak may seep through the upper dash cover seam and drip onto the pdm. Water on the pdm circuits may cause a short circuit resulting in a fire that could cause personal injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a new cover free of charge. The recall began on december 18, 2006. Owners may contact freightliner at 1‑800‑547‑0712.
Recall number 06V190000
Affected vehicles
- Freightliner Argosy 2005-2006 20052006
- Freightliner Century Class 2005-2006 20052006
- Freightliner Columbia 2005-2006 20052006
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 4 complaints about electrical problems.
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Questions about recall 06V190000
Is there a recall on the 2005-2006 Freightliner Argosy, Freightliner Century Class and others electrical system?
Yes. Recall 06V190000, reported on June 5, 2006, covers about 61,000 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 06V190000?
Dealers will install a new cover free of charge. The recall began on december 18, 2006. Owners may 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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