Freightliner Argosy, Century Class, Columbia (2005-2006): Electrical system
Recall 06V190000 · Jun 5, 2006 · Freightliner LLC
61,000
vehicles affected
61,000
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 06V190000
- Date
- Jun 5, 2006
- Maker
- Freightliner LLC
- Units affected
- 61,000
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Electrical system
- Model years
- 2005-2006
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE PROTECTIVE COVER FOR THE CAB POWER DISTRIBUTION MODEL (PDM) MAY BE MISSING OR IMPROPERLY INSTALLED.
What can happen
IF THE PROTECTIVE COVER IS MISSING OR NOT POSITIONED CORRECTLY, ANY WATER INTRUSION FROM AN OPEN WINDOW OR WINDSHIELD LEAK MAY SEEP THROUGH THE UPPER DASH COVER SEAM AND DRIP ONTO THE PDM. WATER ON THE PDM CIRCUITS MAY CAUSE A SHORT CIRCUIT RESULTING IN A FIRE THAT COULD CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW COVER FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712.
Vehicles covered
3 models, 6 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | Argosy | 2005-2006 |
| Freightliner | Century Class | 2005-2006 |
| Freightliner | Columbia | 2005-2006 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 06V190000?
3 models: Freightliner Argosy (2005-2006), Freightliner Century Class (2005-2006), Freightliner Columbia (2005-2006), about 61,000 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 06V190000?
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW COVER FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712.
What can happen?
IF THE PROTECTIVE COVER IS MISSING OR NOT POSITIONED CORRECTLY, ANY WATER INTRUSION FROM AN OPEN WINDOW OR WINDSHIELD LEAK MAY SEEP THROUGH THE UPPER DASH COVER SEAM AND DRIP ONTO THE PDM. WATER ON THE PDM CIRCUITS MAY CAUSE A SHORT CIRCUIT RESULTING IN A FIRE THAT COULD CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY.
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.