Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
WESTERN STAR
Model Of Vehicle
4800
Year
1998
Recall Campaign Number
01V387000
Component Description
Electrical System:12V/24V/48V Battery:Cables
Effect Of Defect
This Contact Could Provide A Short Circuit, Which May Cause A Fire.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Freightliner Corporation
Start Of Manufacture
19981201
End Of Manufacture
20000210
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
3500
Date Owners Notified
20020418
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Western Star Trucks, Inc.
Date Report Received
20011217
Make Campaign Number
FL-387