2000 WESTERN STAR 5900 Recall

Campaign:: 01V387000 on 01/01/2002
Component:: Electrical system:battery:cables
Manufactured:: 11/30/1998 - 02/09/2000
Affected:: 3,500
Defect:: 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:: This contact could provide a short circuit, which may cause a fire.
Correction:: 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.
Notes:: Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

2000 WESTERN STAR 5900 TSBs (4)

Bulletin:: 35-7
Component:: 021600 suspension:front:wheel bearing
Summary:: Western star: lubricate wheel bearings, rear drive axles. *js
Bulletin:: SB-49-12
Component:: 061200 engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel
Summary:: Western star: around the diesel exhaust fluid (def) an excessive amount of crystal or powder built up indicates a leak caused by evaporation of def exposed to air and/or dampness. *pe
Bulletin:: 54-57
Component:: 110000 electrical system
Summary:: Powernet troubleshooting guide: batteries, path, alternator, and starter for all battery, charging, or starting issues: 1. print out the "powernet assessment worksheet," found at the end of this bulletin. 2. use the "powernet assess
Bulletin:: 54-61
Component:: 110000 electrical system
Summary:: Guidelines for repairing or replacing an electrical harness use the guidelines in this bulletin to determine if a damaged electrical harness should be repaired or replaced. refer to the wiring section in group 54 of the applicable worksho