1996 FREIGHTLINER MT12 RECALL - #99V026000
RECALL FOR VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL : SPRINGS
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. THE HOOK ON THE THROTTLE RETURN SPRINGS CAN FRACTURE AT LOW MILEAGE.
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| Vehicle |
1996 FREIGHTLINER MT12 |
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| Manufacturer |
FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION |
| Manufactured between |
6/5/1995 - 5/1/1996 |
| Recalled on |
2/16/1999 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION |
| Owners Notified on |
4/20/1999 |
| # Affected |
1,770 |
| Recalled for |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:SPRINGS |
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| Description |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. THE HOOK ON THE THROTTLE RETURN SPRINGS CAN FRACTURE AT LOW MILEAGE. |
| Consequences |
THE THROTTLE MAY NOT RETURN TO IDLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
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). |
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