Freightliner · Canada · Crit
Freightliner Century, Argosy +3 more: Electrical
Affects Freightliner Century, Argosy, Columbia, FLD, Condor · 2001 — about 3K vehicles.
The hazard
On certain trucks a capacitor in the power line carrier (PLC) filter can ignite when subject to reverse polarity electrical spikes. The PLC filter is located inside the left side frame rail just forward of the back of the cab/sleeper in close proximity to electrical and brake lines. Correction: Dealers will disconnect and secure the PLC filter ground wire.
What to do
Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.
Critical — crash/injury risk now
High — injury risk; see remedy
Moderate — fix at next service
Low — minor / informational