NHTSA Complaint #11477168 — 2020 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 2500

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11477168
Vehicle	2020 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 2500
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	February 15, 2022
Date Filed	August 2, 2022
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CO

Consumer Description

I am experiencing cold start hesitation and unresponsive throttle at high elevation. The vehicle takes up to 20-30 seconds to accelerate, and puts me in a dangerous situation (in a highway intersection, for example). Once the engine temperature is warm, this issue goes away.

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