2001 Freightliner Century, Freightliner FLD and others recall: wiring

Freightliner Corporation reported this safety recall on March 20, 2002. It covers about 30,000 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 30,000
reported: Mar 20, 2002
owners notified: Sep 20, 2002

Electrical system: wiring

What is wrong: On certain trucks, a capacitor in the power line control (plc) filter could overheat and/or ignite when subjected to reverse polarity electrical spikes.
Risk: This could cause an electrical fire in the area of the plc filter without prior warning.
Remedy: 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 number 02V087000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 02V087000

Is there a recall on the 2001 Freightliner Century, Freightliner FLD and others wiring?

Yes. Recall 02V087000, reported on March 20, 2002, covers about 30,000 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 02V087000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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