Recall 99V255000 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES Defect in 1995-1999 FREIGHTLINER MT45
RECALL This recall affects up to 15,761 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 99V255000 |
| Manufacturer | FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION |
| Vehicles Affected | 15,761 |
| Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. THE THROTTLE CABLE CAN BIND DUE TO MISALIGNMENT WITH THE FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY.
Safety Consequence
ENGINE SPEED WILL NOT RETURN TO IDLE AFTER THE DRIVER RELEASES THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IF THE CABLE IS BINDING.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REALIGN THE CABLE BRACKET. THE CABLE ASSEMBLY WILL BE INSPECTED FOR DAMAGE AND REPLACED AS NECESSARY.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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