Freightliner Llc | NHTSA Recall #01V117000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 01V117000 by Freightliner Llc. Includes 1,354 affected units, FREIGHTLINER/BACK-UP BRAKE PUMP WIRING, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: step vans. the back-up brake pump was wired to a 25 amp fused circuit instead of the required 50 amp fused circuit. if the back-up hydraulic brake pump were to engage due to a failure in the primary brake assist system or the brakes are applied without the engine running, the fuse could blow.

Corrective Action

Dealers will rewire the back-up brake pump circuit. owner notification began july 23, 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 Overview

NHTSA ID: 01V117000
Manufacturer: Freightliner Llc
Report Received Date: 2001-04-13T00:00:00
Subject: Freightliner/back-up brake pump wiring
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 1,354

Details

MFR Campaign Number: FL-283
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Vehicle description: step vans. the back-up brake pump was wired to a 25 amp fused circuit instead of the required 50 amp fused circuit. if the back-up hydraulic brake pump were to engage due to a failure in the primary brake assist system or the brakes are applied without the engine running, the fuse could blow.
Consequence Summary: This results in a loss of power assist to the brake system, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Dealers will rewire the back-up brake pump circuit. owner notification began july 23, 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-u6nd-xkzr~hf9j
NHTSA ID: 01V117000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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