NHTSA Recall 01V116000: Electrical system: wiring

FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on April 13, 2001, covering an estimated 1,400 vehicles. It affects 2000–2001 Freightliner MT-45.

1,400

vehicles potentially affected

model affected

2001

owners notified (July 23)

NHTSA campaign	01V116000
Manufacturer campaign	FL-278
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › WIRING
Report received	April 13, 2001
Owner notification	July 23, 2001
Initiated by	Manufacturer

Defect

Vehicle description: step vans. Water could enter the electrical relays resulting in an electrical short.

Safety risk

This could potentially cause an electrical fire.

Remedy

Dealers will install a new sealed relay and fuse box with sealed relays. Owner notification began july 23, 2001. 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.

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 01V116000

Make and model	Model years
Freightliner MT-45	2000, 2001

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.