NHTSA Recall 20V525000
Filed by Daimler Trucks North America, LLC. Component: Electrical System. Reported 2020-08-31. An estimated 1,074 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
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.
Risk
Damage to the cable can result in an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.
What the manufacturer will 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.