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NHTSA campaign 20V525000 · announced August 31, 2020 · filed by Fontaine Modification · 1,074 units affected
The problem
Fontaine Modification (Fontaine) is recalling certain 2016-2020 Autohaulers built on Freightliner 114SD chassis. Movement of the cab during operation may cause the battery cable to contact the bottom of the cab, possibly damaging the cable.
The risk
Damage to the cable can result in an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.
What to do
Fontaine will notify owners, and dealers will ensure that the cable cannot be damaged, free of charge. The recall began November 4, 2020. Owners may contact Fontaine customer service at 1-800-366-8246.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by this recall
- 2016 Freightliner 114sd
- 2017 Freightliner 114sd
- 2018 Freightliner 114sd
- 2019 Freightliner 114sd
- 2020 Freightliner 114sd
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal or repair advice.