Freightliner Llc | NHTSA Recall #06V421000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 06V421000 by Freightliner Llc. Includes 2,200 affected units, BATTERY CABLE CHAFE, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Certain my 2005 and 2006 thomas built fs65 and fs65 school bus chassis manufactured between january 3, 2005, and september 21, 2006. the battery cable may chafe on a bracket adjacent to the starter.

Corrective Action

Freightliner will notify owners and reposition the battery cable free of charge. the recall began on february 16, 2007. owners may contact freightliner at 800-547-0712.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 06V421000

Manufacturer: Freightliner Llc

Report Received Date: 2006-11-02T00:00:00

Subject: Battery cable chafe

Component: Electrical System

Potentially Affected Units: 2,200

Details

MFR Campaign Number: FL-481

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Certain my 2005 and 2006 thomas built fs65 and fs65 school bus chassis manufactured between january 3, 2005, and september 21, 2006. the battery cable may chafe on a bracket adjacent to the starter.

Consequence Summary: Chafing of the battery cable on the bracket may lead to a short circuit, resulting in a vehicle fire and possible injury to the occupants.

Corrective Action: Freightliner will notify owners and reposition the battery cable free of charge. the recall began on february 16, 2007. owners may contact freightliner at 800-547-0712.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-8epu_c4id~qq5d

NHTSA ID: 06V421000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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