Safety Recall NHTSA · 00V174000 Reported June 30, 2000

Thomas built/headlight

Q: What is recall 00V174000?

NHTSA recall 00V174000 was issued by Freightliner Llc on June 30, 2000. It addresses: Thomas built/headlight. The recall affects approximately 803 vehicles , with the defect involving the Exterior Lighting component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Freightliner Llc · Exterior Lighting · 803 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

00V174000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Freightliner Llc

Component

Exterior Lighting

Vehicles Affected

803

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

June 30, 2000

Defect Summary

Certain school buses with weldon technologies' 5050-1400 surface mount marker lights have an option to replace each of the twelve clearance/marker/identification lights with four-candlepower lights, twice the candlepower normally used. the higher current demand created by these lights can cause excessive heat through the headlight switch connection if a relay is not installed between the combination tail/marker light circuit and the headlight switch.

Safety Consequence

This can result in deformation of the plastic connectors that connect the headlight switch to its wiring harness.

Corrective Action

Dealers will install a relay to reduce the current draw through the headlight switch. owner notification began september 8, 2000. 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 thomas built at 1-336-881-7219.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Freightliner Llc dealer and reference recall ID 00V174000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 00V174000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 00V174000?

NHTSA recall 00V174000 was issued by Freightliner Llc on June 30, 2000. It addresses: Thomas built/headlight. The recall affects approximately 803 vehicles, with the defect involving the Exterior Lighting component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Freightliner Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 00V174000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.