1995 FREIGHTLINER MT45 RECALL - #99V255000
RECALL FOR VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL : CABLES
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. THE THROTTLE CABLE CAN BIND DUE TO MISALIGNMENT WITH THE FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1995 FREIGHTLINER MT45 |
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| Manufacturer |
FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION |
| Manufactured between |
2/1/1995 - 4/23/1999 |
| Recalled on |
10/1/1999 |
| Influenced by |
FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION |
| Owners Notified on |
2/3/2000 |
| # Affected |
15,761 |
| Recalled for |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES |
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| Description |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. THE THROTTLE CABLE CAN BIND DUE TO MISALIGNMENT WITH THE FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY. |
| Consequences |
ENGINE SPEED WILL NOT RETURN TO IDLE AFTER THE DRIVER RELEASES THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IF THE CABLE IS BINDING. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL REALIGN THE CABLE BRACKET. THE CABLE ASSEMBLY WILL BE INSPECTED FOR DAMAGE AND REPLACED AS NECESSARY. |
| Notes |
FREIGHTLINER RECALL NO. FL-244. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 3, 2000. 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 1-800-1-800-547-0712.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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