The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·20V525000·Announced 2020-08-31

Fontaine Recalls 2016-2020 Freightliner 114SD Autohaulers for Battery Cable Fire Risk

Fontaine is recalling 1,074 2016-2020 Freightliner 114SD Autohaulers because cab movement may damage the battery cable, creating a fire risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (battery cable damage) that explicitly increases the risk of a fire, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Fontaine Modification is recalling certain 2016-2020 Autohaulers built on Freightliner 114SD chassis. The recall involves 1,074 vehicles.

The defect involves the electrical system, specifically the 12V/24V/48V battery cables. 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.

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 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
FREIGHTLINER 114SD
Brand
FREIGHTLINER
Manufacturer
Fontaine Modification
Category
Vehicle — Truck
Hazard
Affected units
1,074

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • 114SD

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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