1996 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY RECALL - #96V181001
RECALL FOR VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
THESE VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH A DETROIT DIESEL OPTIMIZED IDLE SYSTEM. IF THE IGNITION IS TURNED ON AND THE FUSE FOR THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE (ECM) POWER FEED LINE IS REMOVED OR BURNED OUT, THE SAFETY FEATURES DESIGNED TO PREVENT INJURY TO PERSONS WORKING IN THE VICINITY OF THE ENGINE WILL BE BYPASSED, AND UNINTENTIONAL CRANKING OF THE ENGINE WILL OCCUR.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1996 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY |
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| Manufacturer |
FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION |
| Manufactured between |
1/5/1996 - 9/19/1996 |
| Recalled on |
10/1/1996 |
| Influenced by |
FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION |
| Owners Notified on |
9/23/1996 |
| # Affected |
258 |
| Recalled for |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
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| Description |
THESE VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH A DETROIT DIESEL OPTIMIZED IDLE SYSTEM. IF THE IGNITION IS TURNED ON AND THE FUSE FOR THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE (ECM) POWER FEED LINE IS REMOVED OR BURNED OUT, THE SAFETY FEATURES DESIGNED TO PREVENT INJURY TO PERSONS WORKING IN THE VICINITY OF THE ENGINE WILL BE BYPASSED, AND UNINTENTIONAL CRANKING OF THE ENGINE WILL OCCUR. |
| Consequences |
IF UNINTENTIONAL CRANKING OF THE ENGINE OCCURS, PERSONS WORKING IN THE VICINITY OF THE ENGINE COULD BE INJURED AND THE VEHICLE COULD MOVE. |
| Corrective action |
DETROIT DIESEL DISTRIBUTORS WILL REWIRE THE VEHICLES USING A REVISED ECM WHICH WILL ELIMINATE UNINTENTIONAL CRANKING. |
| Notes |
OWNER NOTIFICATION:OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 23, 1996.NOTE:OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLE 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 1-503-735-8000 OR DETROIT DIESEL AT 1-313-592-7357.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393. |
| See also |
1996 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY Recall for VISIBILITY, DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
1996 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR
1996 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT, ANCHORAGE
1996 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY Recall for STEERING, STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
1996 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT
1996 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY Recall for VISIBILITY, WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER, LINKAGES
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