NHTSA Recall 01V117000: Electrical system: wiring
FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,354 vehicles. It affects 2000–2001 Freightliner MT-45.
| NHTSA campaign | 01V117000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | FL-283 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › WIRING |
| Report received | April 13, 2001 |
| Owner notification | July 23, 2001 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Vehicle description: step vans. The back-up brake pump was wired to a 25 amp fused circuit instead of the required 50 amp fused circuit. If the back-up hydraulic brake pump were to engage due to a failure in the primary brake assist system or the brakes are applied without the engine running, the fuse could blow.
Safety risk
This results in a loss of power assist to the brake system, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will rewire the back-up brake pump circuit. 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 01V117000
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.