NHTSA recall 01V387000
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| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
|---|---|
| Campaign number | 01V387000 |
| Manufacturer's number | FL-387 |
| Manufacturer | FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION |
| Reported | 2001-12-17 |
| Owners notified | 2002-04-18 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES |
| Units potentially affected | 3500 |
What is wrong
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH CATERPILLAR 3406E AND C-15 ENGINES, INTERFERENCE BETWEEN THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE AND STUD MOUNTING ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE (ECM) TO THE ENGINE EXISTS. CHAFING CAN WEAR THROUGH THE BATTERY CABLE INSULATION TO ALLOW CONTACT BETWEEN THE BATTERY CABLE AND THE STUD.
What can happen
THIS CONTACT COULD PROVIDE A SHORT CIRCUIT, WHICH MAY CAUSE A FIRE.
The remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLES AND THE BATTERY CABLES WILL BE REPLACED AND/OR RE-ROUTED AS NECESSARY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 18, 2002. 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.
Notes
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
| 1998 WESTERN STAR 4800 | Built 1998-12-01 to 2000-02-10. |
|---|---|
| 1999 WESTERN STAR 4800 | Built 1998-12-01 to 2000-02-10. |
| 2000 WESTERN STAR 4800 | Built 1998-12-01 to 2000-02-10. |
| 1998 WESTERN STAR 4900 | Built 1998-12-01 to 2000-02-10. |
| 1999 WESTERN STAR 4900 | Built 1998-12-01 to 2000-02-10. |
| 2000 WESTERN STAR 4900 | Built 1998-12-01 to 2000-02-10. |
| 1998 WESTERN STAR 5800 | Built 1998-12-01 to 2000-02-10. |
| 1999 WESTERN STAR 5800 | Built 1998-12-01 to 2000-02-10. |
| 2000 WESTERN STAR 5800 | Built 1998-12-01 to 2000-02-10. |
| 1998 WESTERN STAR 5900 | Built 1998-12-01 to 2000-02-10. |
| 1999 WESTERN STAR 5900 | Built 1998-12-01 to 2000-02-10. |
| 2000 WESTERN STAR 5900 | Built 1998-12-01 to 2000-02-10. |
| 1998 WESTERN STAR 6900 | Built 1998-12-01 to 2000-02-10. |
| 1999 WESTERN STAR 6900 | Built 1998-12-01 to 2000-02-10. |
| 2000 WESTERN STAR 6900 | Built 1998-12-01 to 2000-02-10. |
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