2000–2001 Freightliner MT-45 Recall: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: STEP VANS
NHTSA campaign 01V116000 · Electrical System · filed Apr 13, 2001 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: STEP VANS. WATER COULD ENTER THE ELECTRICAL RELAYS RESULTING IN AN ELECTRICAL SHORT.
The risk
THIS COULD POTENTIALLY CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL FIRE.
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Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW SEALED RELAY AND FUSE BOX WITH SEALED RELAYS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 23, 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.
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | MT-45 | 2000, 2001 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 01V116000 (manufacturer number FL-278). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.