Freightliner Llc | NHTSA Recall #01V387000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 01V387000 by Freightliner Llc. Includes 3,500 affected units, FREIGHTLINER/ELECTRICAL, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect 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.

Corrective Action

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 Overview

NHTSA ID: 01V387000
Manufacturer: Freightliner Llc
Report Received Date: 2001-12-17T00:00:00
Subject: Freightliner/electrical
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 3,500

Details

MFR Campaign Number: FL-387
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect 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.
Consequence Summary: This contact could provide a short circuit, which may cause a fire.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-3snk~35h4-muqw
NHTSA ID: 01V387000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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