Recall 01V387000: 1998–2000 Western Star 6900 and 1 other model

Report received

Dec 17, 2001

Manufacturer

Freightliner corporation

Potentially affected

3,500vehicles

Model years

1998–2000

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible consequence

This contact could provide a short circuit, which may cause a fire.

Remedy

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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1998 Western Star 49002 complaints
• 1999 Western Star 49000 complaints
• 2000 Western Star 49000 complaints
• 1998 Western Star 69000 complaints
• 1999 Western Star 69000 complaints
• 2000 Western Star 69000 complaints