Recall 01V116000: 2000–2001 Freightliner MT-45

Report received

Apr 13, 2001

Manufacturer

Freightliner corporation

Potentially affected

1,400vehicles

Model years

2000–2001

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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

Possible consequence

This could potentially cause an electrical fire.

Remedy

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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2000 Freightliner MT-452 complaints
• 2001 Freightliner MT-451 complaints