NHTSA campaign 99V255000
FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION recall 99V255000
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. THE THROTTLE CABLE CAN BIND DUE TO MISALIGNMENT WITH THE FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY.
Reported 09/20/1999
What can happen
ENGINE SPEED WILL NOT RETURN TO IDLE AFTER THE DRIVER RELEASES THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IF THE CABLE IS BINDING.
Repair
DEALERS WILL REALIGN THE CABLE BRACKET. THE CABLE ASSEMBLY WILL BE INSPECTED FOR DAMAGE AND REPLACED AS NECESSARY.
Components
- Vehicle speed control: Cables
Affected years and models
A listed year and model does not mean every vehicle in that group is recalled. Use the VIN lookup to confirm a specific vehicle.
1999 Freightliner MT45View records1999 Freightliner MT55View records1998 Freightliner MT45View records1998 Freightliner MT55View records1997 Freightliner MT45View records1997 Freightliner MT55View records1996 Freightliner MT45View records1996 Freightliner MT55View records1995 Freightliner MT45View records1995 Freightliner MT55View records