2001 WESTERN STAR 5900 Recall

Campaign:

02V087000 on 03/25/2002

Component:

Electrical system:wiring

Manufactured:

01/07/2001 - 01/30/2002

Affected:

30,000

Defect:

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:

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

Correction:

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.

Notes:

Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

2001 WESTERN STAR 5900 TSB

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

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