Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
FREIGHTLINER
Model Of Vehicle
MT-45
Year
2000
Recall Campaign Number
01V117000
Component Description
Electrical System:Wiring
Effect Of Defect
This Results In A Loss Of Power Assist To The Brake System, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Freightliner Corporation
Start Of Manufacture
20000601
End Of Manufacture
20010105
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
1354
Date Owners Notified
20010723
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Freightliner Llc
Date Report Received
20010413
Make Campaign Number
FL-283