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2000 FREIGHTLINER VCL Recall - Campaign #01V115000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

2000 FREIGHTLINER VCL RECALL - #01V115000

RECALL FOR VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: RECREATIONAL VEHICLE CHASSIS. A LOSS OF THROTTLE CONTROL (ENGINE WILL RETURN TO IDLE) COULD OCCUR WHEN THE EXHAUST BRAKE HAS BEEN ACTIVATED, THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED, AND THE VEHICLE IS COMING TO A STOP.

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Vehicle 2000 FREIGHTLINER VCL
Manufacturer FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION
Manufactured between 9/1/1999 - 9/30/2000
Recalled on 4/23/2001
Influenced by FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION
Owners Notified on 5/14/2001
# Affected 6,003
Recalled for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Description VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: RECREATIONAL VEHICLE CHASSIS. A LOSS OF THROTTLE CONTROL (ENGINE WILL RETURN TO IDLE) COULD OCCUR WHEN THE EXHAUST BRAKE HAS BEEN ACTIVATED, THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED, AND THE VEHICLE IS COMING TO A STOP.
Consequences A LOSS OF THROTTLE CONTROL COULD OCCUR, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Corrective action DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 14, 2001. 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.
Notes ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
See also 2000 FREIGHTLINER VCL Recall for EQUIPMENT, OTHER, LABELS

2000 FREIGHTLINER VCL Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, FOUNDATION COMPONENTS, DRUM

2000 FREIGHTLINER VCL Recall for TIRES, VALVE
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