NHTSA Recall 01V387000
NHTSA Campaign Id 01V387000; Date: Dec. 17, 2001
This contact could provide a short circuit, which may cause a fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
1998 Western Star 4800; 1999 Western Star 4800; 2000 Western Star 4800; 1998 Western Star 4900; 1999 Western Star 4900; 2000 Western Star 4900; 1998 Western Star 5800; 1999 Western Star 5800; 2000 Western Star 5800; 1998 Western Star 5900; 1999 Western Star 5900; 2000 Western Star 5900; 1998 Western Star 6900; 1999 Western Star 6900; 2000 Western Star 6900
Component: Electrical System:battery:cables
Manufactured by: Freightliner Corporation
Affected Units:: 3,500
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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.
Recall Notes:
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Apr 18, 2002
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