Vehicle Speed Control:springs

NHTSA recall 99V026000 · announced February 8, 1999 · filed by Freightliner Corporation · 1,770 units affected

The problem

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. THE HOOK ON THE THROTTLE RETURN SPRINGS CAN FRACTURE AT LOW MILEAGE.

The risk

THE THROTTLE MAY NOT RETURN TO IDLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

What to do

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE THROTTLE SPRINGS WITH HEAVIER SPRINGS AND A NEW ANCHOR.

Notes

OWNER NOTIFICATIONBEGAN APRIL 20, 1999.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1995 Freightliner Mt10
• 1996 Freightliner Mt10
• 1995 Freightliner Mt12
• 1996 Freightliner Mt12
• 1995 Freightliner Mt13
• 1996 Freightliner Mt13
• 1996 Freightliner Mt35
• 1997 Freightliner Mt35
• 1998 Freightliner Mt35

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.