NHTSA Recall 01V215000: Electrical system: wiring
FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 8,753 vehicles. It affects 2000–2001 Freightliner FS-65.
| NHTSA campaign | 01V215000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | FL-382 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › WIRING |
| Report received | June 26, 2001 |
| Owner notification | October 9, 2001 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Vehicle description: bus chassis vehicles. An electrical pass-through connector may not fit in the firewall mounting hole correctly, resulting in the connector dislodging and an electrical terminal contacting the firewall.
Safety risk
This can cause an electrical short and potential fire.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect vehicles for proper mounting of the electrical pass through and correct if necessary. Owner notification began october 9, 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 01V215000
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.