1998 FREIGHTLINER ARGOSY RECALL - #99V144000
RECALL FOR EQUIPMENT : ELECTRICAL
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. THE CIGARETTE LIGHTER IS LOCATED CLOSE TO THE FLOORBOARD WHERE AN OBJECT ON THE FLOOR MAY INADVERTENTLY HOLD THE CIGARETTE LIGHTER IN. THE LIGHTER CIRCUIT BREAKER ONLY PROTECTS THE CIRCUIT ON THE FIRST EVENT.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1998 FREIGHTLINER ARGOSY |
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| Manufacturer |
FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION |
| Manufactured between |
7/1/1998 - 5/13/1999 |
| Recalled on |
6/10/1999 |
| Influenced by |
FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION |
| Owners Notified on |
9/3/1999 |
| # Affected |
560 |
| Recalled for |
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL |
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| Description |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. THE CIGARETTE LIGHTER IS LOCATED CLOSE TO THE FLOORBOARD WHERE AN OBJECT ON THE FLOOR MAY INADVERTENTLY HOLD THE CIGARETTE LIGHTER IN. THE LIGHTER CIRCUIT BREAKER ONLY PROTECTS THE CIRCUIT ON THE FIRST EVENT. |
| Consequences |
SUBSEQUENT EVENTS RESULT IN OVERHEATING WITH THE POSSIBILITY OF A DASH FIRE. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CIGARETTE LIGHTER ELEMENT WITH ONE THAT HAS A PERIPHERAL RING AND PUSHBUTTON THAT PREVENTS INADVERTENT ACTIVATION. THE CIRCUIT PROTECTION WILL ALSO BE CHANGED FROM A BREAKER TO A FUSE. |
| Notes |
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 3, 1999.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.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| See also |
1998 FREIGHTLINER ARGOSY Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, HUB
1998 FREIGHTLINER ARGOSY Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, CONTROLS
1998 FREIGHTLINER ARGOSY Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING, FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
1998 FREIGHTLINER ARGOSY Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, ANTILOCK
1998 FREIGHTLINER ARGOSY Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, HUB
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