Freightliner Llc | NHTSA Recall #02V087000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 02V087000 by Freightliner Llc. Includes 30,000 affected units, FREIGHTLINER/CAPACITOR, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain trucks, a capacitor in the power line control (plc) filter could overheat and/or ignite when subjected to reverse polarity electrical spikes.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 02V087000

Manufacturer: Freightliner Llc

Report Received Date: 2002-03-20T00:00:00

Subject: Freightliner/capacitor

Component: Electrical System

Potentially Affected Units: 30,000

Details

MFR Campaign Number: FL-393

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: On certain trucks, a capacitor in the power line control (plc) filter could overheat and/or ignite when subjected to reverse polarity electrical spikes.

Consequence Summary: This could cause an electrical fire in the area of the plc filter without prior warning.

Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 02V087000

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