2001 Freightliner Century, 2001 Freightliner FLD, 2001 Sterling Acterra and 3 other models Recall: ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, A CAPACITOR IN THE POWER LINE CONTROL (PLC) FILTER…
NHTSA campaign 02V087000 · Electrical System · filed Mar 20, 2002 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
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.
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Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
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.
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Affected vehicles
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More Freightliner Century recalls
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- 2006–2012 Freightliner Cascadia and 5 other models — Electronic Stability Control (esc)
- 2009–2011 Freightliner Cascadia and 5 other models — Fuel System, Other
- 2006–2011 Freightliner Cascadia and 6 other models — Engine and Engine Cooling
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 02V087000 (manufacturer number FL-393). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.