CarRecallWatch- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES; STRUCTURE
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- Damage to the cable can result in an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
The battery cable on certain Autohaulers built on Freightliner 114SD chassis may contact the bottom of the cab when the cab moves during operation. Over time this contact can damage the cable.
Damage to the cable can cause an electrical short, which increases the risk of a fire. Owners should watch for signs of a problem and take this recall seriously.
Fontaine Modification will notify owners, and dealers will make sure the cable cannot be damaged, at no cost to you. The recall began November 4, 2020. You can contact Fontaine customer service at 1-800-366-8246, and you can check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Freightliner 114SD | 20162017201820192020 |
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