WESTERN STAR 4900 2001: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 02V087000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| WESTERN STAR | 4900 | 2001 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2002-09-20 | 2002-03-20 | 2002-03-26 |
Production Dates: 2001-01-08 - 2002-01-31
Manufacturers Involved: FREIGHTLINER LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-393
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 30000
Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, A CAPACITOR IN THE POWER LINE CONTROL "PLC" FILTER COULD OVERHEAT AND/OR IGNITE WHEN SUBJECTED TO REVERSE POLARITY ELECTRICAL SPIKES.
THIS COULD CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL FIRE IN THE AREA OF THE PLC FILTER WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
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.
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
