Interior Lighting
NHTSA recall 01V028000 · announced February 5, 2001 · filed by Freightliner Corporation · 2,700 units affected
The problem
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. INCORRECT WIRING OF THE INSTRUMENT LIGHTING DIMMER SWITCH CAN CAUSE IT TO FAIL.
The risk
THIS CAN RESULT IN A LOSS OF THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER LIGHTING.
What to do
DEALERS WILL CORRECT THE WIRING FOR THE INSTRUMENT LIGHTING DIMMER SWITCH. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 29, 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.
Notes
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by this recall
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.