2001 STERLING ACTERRA RECALL - #02V087000
RECALL FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM : WIRING
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, A CAPACITOR IN THE POWER LINE CONTROL (PLC) FILTER COULD OVERHEAT AND/OR IGNITE WHEN SUBJECTED TO REVERSE POLARITY ELECTRICAL SPIKES.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2001 STERLING ACTERRA |
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| Manufacturer |
FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION |
| Manufactured between |
1/8/2001 - 1/31/2002 |
| Recalled on |
3/26/2002 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION |
| Owners Notified on |
9/20/2002 |
| # Affected |
30,000 |
| Recalled for |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING |
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| Description |
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, A CAPACITOR IN THE POWER LINE CONTROL (PLC) FILTER COULD OVERHEAT AND/OR IGNITE WHEN SUBJECTED TO REVERSE POLARITY ELECTRICAL SPIKES. |
| Consequences |
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. |
| Notes |
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| See also |
2001 STERLING ACTERRA Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
2001 STERLING ACTERRA Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, CONTROLS
2001 STERLING ACTERRA Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR
2001 STERLING ACTERRA Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, CHECK VALVE
2001 STERLING ACTERRA Recall for PARKING BRAKE, CONVENTIONAL, MECHANICAL, LINKAGE AND CABLE
2001 STERLING ACTERRA Recall for POWER TRAIN, DRIVELINE
2001 STERLING ACTERRA Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, HUB
2001 STERLING ACTERRA Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, WHEEL BEARING
2001 STERLING ACTERRA Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, COOLING SYSTEM, FAN
2001 STERLING ACTERRA Recall for POWER TRAIN, AXLE ASSEMBLY
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