Vehicle recall 20V525000 · August 31, 2020
2016-2020 Freightliner 114SD
Movement of the cab during operation may cause the battery cable to contact the bottom of the cab, possibly damaging the cable.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- Damage to the cable can result in an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- 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.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 20V525000
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 31, 2020
- Filed by
- Fontaine Modification
- Owner notification
- November 4, 2020
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,074
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electrical system › 12V/24V/48V battery › Cables; Structure
Vehicles covered
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