NHTSA recall 02V087000
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| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
|---|---|
| Campaign number | 02V087000 |
| Manufacturer's number | FL-393 |
| Manufacturer | FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION |
| Reported | 2002-03-20 |
| Owners notified | 2002-09-20 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING |
| Units potentially affected | 30000 |
What is wrong
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, A CAPACITOR IN THE POWER LINE CONTROL (PLC) FILTER COULD OVERHEAT AND/OR IGNITE WHEN SUBJECTED TO REVERSE POLARITY ELECTRICAL SPIKES.
What can happen
THIS COULD CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL FIRE IN THE AREA OF THE PLC FILTER WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
The remedy
DEALERS WILL DISCONNECT AND SECURE THE PLC FILTER GROUND WIRE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 20, 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).
| 2001 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY | Built 2001-01-08 to 2002-01-31. |
|---|---|
| 2001 FREIGHTLINER FLD | Built 2001-01-08 to 2002-01-31. |
| 2001 STERLING ACTERRA | Built 2001-01-08 to 2002-01-31. |
| 2001 WESTERN STAR 4900 | Built 2001-01-08 to 2002-01-31. |
| 2001 WESTERN STAR 5900 | Built 2001-01-08 to 2002-01-31. |
| 2001 WESTERN STAR 6900 | Built 2001-01-08 to 2002-01-31. |
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