Recall 03V246000 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Defect in 1995-1997 THOMAS TL960
RECALL This recall affects up to 62 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 03V246000 |
| Manufacturer | FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION |
| Vehicles Affected | 62 |
| Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Affected Vehicles |
1995 FREIGHTLINER FL60, 1995 FREIGHTLINER FL70, 1995 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS, 1995 THOMAS BUILT BUSES TL960, 1995 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER ER, 1995 THOMAS ER TRANSIT, 1996 THOMAS TL960, 1996 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS, 1996 THOMAS ER TRANSIT, 1996 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER ER, 1996 FREIGHTLINER FL70, 1996 FREIGHTLINER FL60, 1997 FREIGHTLINER FL60, 1997 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER ER, 1997 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS, 1997 THOMAS ER TRANSIT, 1997 THOMAS TL960, 1997 FREIGHTLINER FL70
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Defect Description
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS AND BUSES EQUIPPED WITH CUMMINS ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULES ON THE C8.3G AND L10G ENGINES, THE ECM DOES NOT HAVE THE ABILITY TO DETECT A THROTTLE FAIL-SAFE ENGINE SHUTDOWN COMMAND. THIS COULD RESULT IN AN UNANTICIPATED, UNCOMMANDED OPEN THROTTLE CONDITION WITHOUT WARNING.
Safety Consequence
IF THIS EVENT OCCURS, THE VEHICLE OPERATOR WILL NOT HAVE CONTROL OF THE ENGINE SPEED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
CUMMINS WILL NOTIFY THE CUSTOMERS AND REPLACE THE ECM. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CUMMINS AT 1-800-343-7357 OR FREIGHTLINER AT 1-503-745-5219.
Related Recalls for THOMAS
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16V395000 | 1998 THOMAS VISTA | STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 24,698 | |
| 16V407000 | 1999 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER CONVENTIONAL | STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 717 | |
| 15V425000 | 2003 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER CONVENTIONAL | STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 3,013 | |
| 15V432000 | 2005 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER CONVENTIONAL | STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 103,038 | |
| 14V423000 | 2014 THOMAS MYBUS | SEAT BELTS | 4 | |
| 08V622000 | 2003 THOMAS ER | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | 18,198 | |
| 08V356000 | 1997 THOMAS MVP ER | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 3,773 | |
| 08V430000 | 2006 THOMAS MVP EF | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 1,419 | |
| 08V432000 | 2007 THOMAS MVP EF | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 1,046 | |
| 08V087000 | 2006 THOMAS ER | STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | 243,435 |