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Vehicle recall 99V144000 · June 9, 1999

1998-1999 Freightliner Argosy

Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks. The cigarette lighter is located close to the floorboard where an object on the floor may inadvertently hold the cigarette lighter in. The lighter circuit breaker only protects the circuit on the first event.
Consequence
Subsequent events result in overheating with the possibility of a dash fire.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the cigarette lighter element with one that has a peripheral ring and pushbutton that prevents inadvertent activation. The circuit protection will also be changed from a breaker to a fuse.
Notes
Owner notification began September 3, 1999.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).

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
99V144000
Reported to NHTSA
June 9, 1999
Filed by
FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION
Manufacturer campaign
FL-239
Owner notification
September 3, 1999
Vehicles potentially affected
560
Initiated by
the manufacturer
Components
Equipment › Electrical
Recall 99V144000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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