Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Trucks, A Capacitor In The Power Line Control (Plc) Filter Could Overheat And/Or Ignite When Subjected To Reverse Polarity Electrical Spikes.
Make Of Vehicle
WESTERN STAR
Model Of Vehicle
5900
Year
2001
Recall Campaign Number
02V087000
Component Description
Electrical System:Wiring
Effect Of Defect
This Could Cause An Electrical Fire In The Area Of The Plc Filter Without Prior Warning.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Freightliner Corporation
Start Of Manufacture
20010108
End Of Manufacture
20020131
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
30000
Date Owners Notified
20020920
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Freightliner Llc
Date Report Received
20020320
Make Campaign Number
FL-393