NHTSA Recall 00V174000: Switch (exterior lighting)
FREIGHTLINER LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 803 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Thomas Er Transit.
| NHTSA campaign | 00V174000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING › HEADLIGHTS › SWITCH |
| Report received | June 30, 2000 |
| Owner notification | September 8, 2000 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Certain school buses with weldon technologies' 5050-1400 surface mount marker lights have an option to replace each of the twelve clearance/marker/identification lights with four-candlepower lights, twice the candlepower normally used. The higher current demand created by these lights can cause excessive heat through the headlight switch connection if a relay is not installed between the combination tail/marker light circuit and the headlight switch.
Safety risk
This can result in deformation of the plastic connectors that connect the headlight switch to its wiring harness.
Remedy
Dealers will install a relay to reduce the current draw through the headlight switch. Owner notification began september 8, 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 thomas built at 1-336-881-7219.
Notes
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 00V174000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Thomas Er Transit | 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000 |
| Thomas Mvp | 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000 |
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.