Freightliner Llc | NHTSA Recall #02V077000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 02V077000 by Freightliner Llc. Includes 97 affected units, FREIGHTLINER/IDLE SYSTEM, component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Certain heavy duty trucks converted from sleepercabs to day cabs and equipped with a detroit diesel optimized idle system. the idle system was not completely disabled in the cab conversion process.

Corrective Action

Dealers will completely disable the optimized idle system. owner notification began april 3, 2002. 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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 02V077000

Manufacturer: Freightliner Llc

Report Received Date: 2002-03-20T00:00:00

Subject: Freightliner/idle system

Component: Vehicle Speed Control

Potentially Affected Units: 97

Details

MFR Campaign Number: FL-391

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Certain heavy duty trucks converted from sleepercabs to day cabs and equipped with a detroit diesel optimized idle system. the idle system was not completely disabled in the cab conversion process.

Consequence Summary: This can result in unintentional engine starting, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: Dealers will completely disable the optimized idle system. owner notification began april 3, 2002. 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 02V077000

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Updated At: 1742808662

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