Freightliner Wiring Recall 01V116000 (1,400 Vehicles)

The problem

Vehicle description: step vans. Water could enter the electrical relays resulting in an electrical short.

The risk

This could potentially cause an electrical fire.

The fix

Dealers will install a new sealed relay and fuse box with sealed relays. 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.

Contacts

Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

What to do

Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
Call a dealer. Any authorized Freightliner dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 01V116000.
Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicle	Complaints	Recalls	Grade
2000 Freightliner MT-45	0	5	F
2001 Freightliner MT-45	0	3	D

Vehicle

Complaints

Recalls

Grade

2000 Freightliner MT-45

2001 Freightliner MT-45

Questions

Is the 01V116000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION's dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 01V116000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 01V116000 announced?

FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION reported it to NHTSA on April 13, 2001. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Electrical system: wiring Freightliner recall