Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 02V087000

Electrical system: wiring

FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2002-03-20.

Recall campaignNHTSA 02V087000

Electrical system: wiring

Component
Electrical system: wiring
Manufacturer
FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
30,000
Reported to NHTSA
2002-03-20
Owners notified
2002-09-20

Defect description

ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, A CAPACITOR IN THE POWER LINE CONTROL (PLC) FILTER COULD OVERHEAT AND/OR IGNITE WHEN SUBJECTED TO REVERSE POLARITY ELECTRICAL SPIKES.

Safety risk

THIS COULD CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL FIRE IN THE AREA OF THE PLC FILTER WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

Manufacturer 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).

Scope of coverage

6 model years across 6 models.

ModelYears on record
FREIGHTLINER Century2001
FREIGHTLINER FLD2001
STERLING Acterra2001
WESTERN STAR 49002001
WESTERN STAR 59002001
WESTERN STAR 69002001

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.