FREIGHTLINER FS-65 2000: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 01V215000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FREIGHTLINER | FS-65 | 2000 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2001-10-09 | 2001-06-26 | 2001-07-02 |
Production Dates: 2000-06-01 - 2001-04-25
Manufacturers Involved: FREIGHTLINER LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-382
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 8753
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
THIS CAN CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT AND POTENTIAL FIRE.
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.
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
