Vehicle recall 02V087000 · March 20, 2002
Western Star 4900, Western Star 5900 and 4 more models
On certain trucks, a capacitor in the power line control (plc) filter could overheat and/or ignite when subjected to reverse polarity electrical spikes.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- 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.
- Notes
- Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 02V087000
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 20, 2002
- Filed by
- FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION
- Manufacturer campaign
- FL-393
- Owner notification
- September 20, 2002
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 30,000
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Electrical system › Wiring
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Freightliner Century (2001): 2001
- Freightliner FLD (2001): 2001
- Sterling Acterra (2001): 2001
- Western Star 4900 (2001): 2001
- Western Star 5900 (2001): 2001
- Western Star 6900 (2001): 2001
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