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1998 FREIGHTLINER ARGOSY Recall - Campaign #99V144000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

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.

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Vehicle 1998 FREIGHTLINER ARGOSY
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
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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