NHTSA recall campaign
99V145000
ManufacturerFREIGHTLINER CORPORATIONReported1999-06-09Affected32 vehicles
What was wrong
Defect
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FIRE TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH AIR TANK DRAIN HEATERS. THE WIRING USED IN THE HARNESS FOR THE AIR TANK DRAIN HEATER IS UNDERSIZED.
Risk
IF THERE IS A SHORT IN THE HEATER AND THE CIRCUIT BREAKER DOES NOT TRIP, THE HARNESS WILL OVERHEAT.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HARNESS WITH ONE THAT HAS LARGER GAUGE WIRES.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →