Recall 01V387000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES Defect in 1998-2000 WESTERN STAR 4800
RECALL This recall affects up to 3,500 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 01V387000 |
| Manufacturer | FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION |
| Vehicles Affected | 3,500 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
1998 WESTERN STAR 5900, 1998 WESTERN STAR 6900, 1998 WESTERN STAR 4800, 1998 WESTERN STAR 5800, 1998 WESTERN STAR 4900, 1999 WESTERN STAR 4800, 1999 WESTERN STAR 5800, 1999 WESTERN STAR 6900, 1999 WESTERN STAR 5900, 1999 WESTERN STAR 4900, 2000 WESTERN STAR 6900, 2000 WESTERN STAR 4800, 2000 WESTERN STAR 4900, 2000 WESTERN STAR 5800, 2000 WESTERN STAR 5900
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Defect Description
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.
Safety Consequence
THIS CONTACT COULD PROVIDE A SHORT CIRCUIT, WHICH MAY CAUSE A FIRE.
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.
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