Freightliner Llc | NHTSA Recall #00V397000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 00V397000 by Freightliner Llc. Includes 671 affected units, FREIGHTLINER/TURN SIGNAL, component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks. a loss of the turn signal function can occur due to a turn signal flasher that is not compatible with the turn signal switches that allow the brake lights to override the hazard warning lights. if the hazard warning lights are on and the brake lights are activated, the turn signal flasher senses an overload condition and becomes disabled until all electric loads are removed.

Corrective Action

Dealers will install a turn signal flasher that is compatible with turn signal switches that allow the brake lights to override the hazard warning lights.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 00V397000

Manufacturer: Freightliner Llc

Report Received Date: 2000-11-29T00:00:00

Subject: Freightliner/turn signal

Component: Exterior Lighting

Potentially Affected Units: 671

Details

MFR Campaign Number: FL-275

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks. a loss of the turn signal function can occur due to a turn signal flasher that is not compatible with the turn signal switches that allow the brake lights to override the hazard warning lights. if the hazard warning lights are on and the brake lights are activated, the turn signal flasher senses an overload condition and becomes disabled until all electric loads are removed.

Consequence Summary: Following drivers may not be aware of the truck's turning intentions increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: Dealers will install a turn signal flasher that is compatible with turn signal switches that allow the brake lights to override the hazard warning lights.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-mb3r-ziu6_p5hc

NHTSA ID: 00V397000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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