1999 FREIGHTLINER FLN Recall - Campaign #99V181002

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1999 FREIGHTLINER FLN RECALL - #99V181002

RECALL FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM : IGNITION : MODULE

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

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Vehicle 1999 FREIGHTLINER FLN Manufacturer FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION Manufactured between 12/22/1998 - 7/16/1999 Recalled on 1/12/2000 Influenced by FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION Owners Notified on 1/1/1900 # Affected 320 Recalled for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE Description VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH CATERPILLAR ENGINES AND EATON AUTOSHIFT TRANSMISSIONS. THE ENGINES CAN STALL BECAUSE OF SOFTWARE PROBLEMS. Consequences INCREASED STEERING EFFORT CAN OCCUR. Corrective action 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). See also 1999 FREIGHTLINER FLN Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR 1999 FREIGHTLINER FLN Recall for STEERING, STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR 1999 FREIGHTLINER FLN Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR 1999 FREIGHTLINER FLN Recall for STEERING 1999 FREIGHTLINER FLN Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, HUB 1999 FREIGHTLINER FLN Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, ANTILOCK 1999 FREIGHTLINER FLN Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR 1999 FREIGHTLINER FLN Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, ANTILOCK 1999 FREIGHTLINER FLN Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES, TIE ROD ASSEMBLY 1999 FREIGHTLINER FLN Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, FOUNDATION COMPONENTS 1999 FREIGHTLINER FLN Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES, TIE ROD ASSEMBLY