2016–2020 Freightliner 114SD recall: electrical system
⚠️ What's wrong
Fontaine Modification (Fontaine) is recalling certain 2016-2020 Autohaulers built on Freightliner 114SD chassis. Movement of the cab during operation may cause the battery cable to contact the bottom of the cab, possibly damaging the cable.
💥 The risk
Damage to the cable can result in an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.
🔧 The fix
Fontaine will notify owners, and dealers will ensure that the cable cannot be damaged, free of charge. The recall began November 4, 2020. Owners may contact Fontaine customer service at 1-800-366-8246.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 20V525000
- Manufacturer
- Fontaine Modification
- Vehicles affected
- 1,074
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES; STRUCTURE
- Owner phone
- 1-800-366-8246
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Nov 4, 2020
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.