Electrical System:ignition:module

NHTSA recall 99V181002 · announced July 27, 1999 · filed by Freightliner Corporation · 320 units affected

The problem

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH CATERPILLAR ENGINES AND EATON AUTOSHIFT TRANSMISSIONS. THE ENGINES CAN STALL BECAUSE OF SOFTWARE PROBLEMS.

The risk

INCREASED STEERING EFFORT CAN OCCUR.

What to do

CATERPILLAR IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY OF THIS RECALL. DEALERS WILL UPDATE THESE ENGINES WITH SOFTWARE CHANGES.

Notes

CATERPILLAR IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY OF THIS RECALL.OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING AUGUST 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

• 1998 Freightliner Flc
• 1999 Freightliner Flc
• 1998 Freightliner Fld
• 1999 Freightliner Fld
• 1998 Freightliner Fln
• 1999 Freightliner Fln
• 1998 Sterling L Line
• 1999 Sterling L Line

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