Freightliner Llc | NHTSA Recall #99V144000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 99V144000 by Freightliner Llc. Includes 560 affected units, FREIGHTLINER/CIGARETTE LIGHTER, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks. the cigarette lighter is located close to the floorboard where an object on the floor may inadvertently hold the cigarette lighter in. the lighter circuit breaker only protects the circuit on the first event.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the cigarette lighter element with one that has a peripheral ring and pushbutton that prevents inadvertent activation. the circuit protection will also be changed from a breaker to a fuse.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 99V144000

Manufacturer: Freightliner Llc

Report Received Date: 1999-06-09T00:00:00

Subject: Freightliner/cigarette lighter

Component: Equipment

Potentially Affected Units: 560

Details

MFR Campaign Number: FL-239

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks. the cigarette lighter is located close to the floorboard where an object on the floor may inadvertently hold the cigarette lighter in. the lighter circuit breaker only protects the circuit on the first event.

Consequence Summary: Subsequent events result in overheating with the possibility of a dash fire.

Corrective Action: Dealers will replace the cigarette lighter element with one that has a peripheral ring and pushbutton that prevents inadvertent activation. the circuit protection will also be changed from a breaker to a fuse.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

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NHTSA ID: 99V144000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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