Recalls for your 1999 Western Star 5800

Recalls for 1999 Western Star 5800

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DEFECT #1 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY:CABLES


Posted on: 2002-01-02
Description
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.

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

Corrective Action
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.

Notes
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
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