2000–2001 Freightliner FS-65 Recall: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BUS CHASSIS VEHICLES
NHTSA campaign 01V215000 · Electrical System · filed Jun 26, 2001 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BUS CHASSIS VEHICLES. AN ELECTRICAL PASS-THROUGH CONNECTOR MAY NOT FIT IN THE FIREWALL MOUNTING HOLE CORRECTLY, RESULTING IN THE CONNECTOR DISLODGING AND AN ELECTRICAL TERMINAL CONTACTING THE FIREWALL.
The risk
THIS CAN CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT AND POTENTIAL FIRE.
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Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
DEALERS WILL INSPECT VEHICLES FOR PROPER MOUNTING OF THE ELECTRICAL PASS THROUGH AND CORRECT IF NECESSARY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 9, 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 | FS-65 | 2000, 2001 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 01V215000 (manufacturer number FL-382). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.