Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
06V190000FREIGHTLINER LLCfrom 09/07/2004 to 10/17/2005V (Vehicle)6100012/18/2006MFRFREIGHTLINER LLC06/05/200606/05/2006
Defect SummaryOn certain trucks, the protective cover for the cab power distribution model (pdm) may be missing or improperly installed.
Consequence SummaryIf the protective cover is missing or not positioned correctly, any water intrusion from an open window or windshield leak may seep through the upper dash cover seam and drip onto the pdm. water on the pdm circuits may cause a short circuit resulting in a fire that could cause personal injury.
Corrective SummaryDealers will install a new cover free of charge. the recall began on december 18, 2006. owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
NotesFreightliner recall no. fl-476.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING
SB-54-24709/01/200910031784Freightliner truck: intermittent electrical issues. intermittent electrical issues have been reported on century class and columbia trucks. issues with engine performance, automated transmission shifting, and chassis lighting. if issues01/13/2010