Recall 02V-087
FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION recalled the 2001 Sterling Acterra: Electrical system (wiring).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 02V-087
- Reported
- March 20, 2002
- Vehicles affected
- 30,000 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
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.
The risk
This could cause an electrical fire in the area of the plc filter without prior warning.
The fix
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-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).
Affected vehicles
- Sterling Acterra 2001