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NHTSARecalled Aug 31, 2020 · #20V525000

Truck Cab May Contact Battery Cable

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

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. Damage to the cable can result in an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.

Product details

Product
Truck Cab May Contact Battery Cable
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Fontaine Modification
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

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.

View the official CPSC notice