1991 FREIGHTLINER FL-70 RECALL - #91V177000
RECALL FOR VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL : SPRINGS
THE HOOK SIZE OF THE THROTTLE RETURN SPRING IS TOO SMALL RESULTING IN A TIGHT FIT AROUND THE ANCHOR NUT, CAUSING THE THROTTLE RETURN SPRING TO BREAK PREMATURELY.
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| Vehicle |
1991 FREIGHTLINER FL-70 |
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| Manufacturer |
FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION |
| Manufactured between |
5/1/1991 - 9/1/1991 |
| Recalled on |
10/17/1991 |
| Influenced by |
FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION |
| Owners Notified on |
11/22/1991 |
| # Affected |
420 |
| Recalled for |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:SPRINGS |
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| Description |
THE HOOK SIZE OF THE THROTTLE RETURN SPRING IS TOO SMALL RESULTING IN A TIGHT FIT AROUND THE ANCHOR NUT, CAUSING THE THROTTLE RETURN SPRING TO BREAK PREMATURELY. |
| Consequences |
IF THE THROTTLE SPRING BREAKS, THE ENGINE WILL RETURN TO IDLE SPEED, WHICH MAY CAUSE A HIGHWAY HAZARD AND RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
INSTALL THROTTLE RETURN SPRINGS WITH LARGER HOOKS. |
| Notes |
SYSTEM: THROTTLE RETURN SPRINGS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS WITH CUMMINS B SERIES ENGINES. |
| See also |
1991 FREIGHTLINER FL-70 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, ANTILOCK
1991 FREIGHTLINER FL-70 Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT, ANCHORAGE
1991 FREIGHTLINER FL-70 Recall for VISIBILITY, WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
1991 FREIGHTLINER FL-70 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, DRUM, CHAMBER
1991 FREIGHTLINER FL-70 Recall for PARKING BRAKE, CONVENTIONAL, MECHANICAL
1991 FREIGHTLINER FL-70 Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, TURN SIGNAL, SWITCH
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