NHTSA Campaign 06V190000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Issued by FREIGHTLINER LLC · Reported Jun 5, 2006 · 61,000 vehicles affected
What's wrong
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE PROTECTIVE COVER FOR THE CAB POWER DISTRIBUTION MODEL (PDM) MAY BE MISSING OR IMPROPERLY INSTALLED.
Consequence
IF 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.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW COVER FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| FREIGHTLINER | ARGOSY | 2005 | 61,000 |
| FREIGHTLINER | ARGOSY | 2006 | 61,000 |
| FREIGHTLINER | CENTURY CLASS | 2005 | 61,000 |
| FREIGHTLINER | CENTURY CLASS | 2006 | 61,000 |
| FREIGHTLINER | COLUMBIA | 2005 | 61,000 |
| FREIGHTLINER | COLUMBIA | 2006 | 61,000 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 06V190000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.