Freightliner Llc | NHTSA Recall #00V174000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 00V174000 by Freightliner Llc. Includes 803 affected units, THOMAS BUILT/HEADLIGHT, component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Certain school buses with weldon technologies' 5050-1400 surface mount marker lights have an option to replace each of the twelve clearance/marker/identification lights with four-candlepower lights, twice the candlepower normally used. the higher current demand created by these lights can cause excessive heat through the headlight switch connection if a relay is not installed between the combination tail/marker light circuit and the headlight switch.

Corrective Action

Dealers will install a relay to reduce the current draw through the headlight switch. owner notification began september 8, 2000. 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 thomas built at 1-336-881-7219.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 00V174000

Manufacturer: Freightliner Llc

Report Received Date: 2000-06-30T00:00:00

Subject: Thomas built/headlight

Component: Exterior Lighting

Potentially Affected Units: 803

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Certain school buses with weldon technologies' 5050-1400 surface mount marker lights have an option to replace each of the twelve clearance/marker/identification lights with four-candlepower lights, twice the candlepower normally used. the higher current demand created by these lights can cause excessive heat through the headlight switch connection if a relay is not installed between the combination tail/marker light circuit and the headlight switch.

Consequence Summary: This can result in deformation of the plastic connectors that connect the headlight switch to its wiring harness.

Corrective Action: Dealers will install a relay to reduce the current draw through the headlight switch. owner notification began september 8, 2000. 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 thomas built at 1-336-881-7219.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-ucqd_p9s3_9u6p

NHTSA ID: 00V174000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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