2001 WESTERN STAR 6900 Recalls (2)

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).

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Campaign:

05V453000 on 10/04/2005

Component:

Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Manufactured:

08/08/2001 - 06/01/2005

Affected:

600

Defect:

On certain trucks fitted with optional in-cab batteries, the dual suction/return lines may contact the cab power harness resulting in chafing through.

Consequence:

This could result in a fire.

Correction:

Dealers will reroute and secure the fuel lines. the recall began on january 26, 2006. owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.

Notes:

Freightliner recall no. fl-462.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

2001 WESTERN STAR 6900 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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