Freightliner 114SD (2016-2020): Electrical system
Recall 20V525000 · Aug 31, 2020 · Fontaine Modification
1,074
vehicles affected
1,074
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 20V525000
- Date
- Aug 31, 2020
- Maker
- Fontaine Modification
- Units affected
- 1,074
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Electrical system > 12v/24v/48v battery > Cables; Structure
- Model years
- 2016-2020
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
What is 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.
What can happen
Damage to the cable can result in an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 5 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 114SD | 2016-2020 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 20V525000?
1 model: Freightliner 114SD (2016-2020), about 1,074 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 20V525000?
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.
What can happen?
Damage to the cable can result in an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.