NHTSA Recall 00V082000: Fuses and circuit breakers (electrical system)
FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,073 vehicles. It affects 1998–2000 Freightliner Argosy.
| NHTSA campaign | 00V082000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | FL-256 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › WIRING › FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS |
| Report received | March 17, 2000 |
| Owner notification | June 30, 2000 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with certain 12 volt power outlets. An unplugged hole in the floorboard can allow road salts and moisture into an area where a 12 volt power outlet is mounted.
Safety risk
A short between the outlet terminals could develop causing an electrical fire.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect all vehicles to determine if a floorboard plug was installed. On vehicles found without a plug, a new outlet and plug will be installed.
Notes
Owner notification began june 30, 2000.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).
Vehicles covered by recall 00V082000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.