Freightliner Llc | NHTSA Recall #02V248000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 02V248000 by Freightliner Llc. Includes 818 affected units, FREIGHTLINER/THROTTLE CABLE, component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain school bus chassis with cummins isb engines with mechanical throttle, the throttle cable can vibrate excessively and break near the end fitting that attaches to the engine linkage.

Corrective Action

Dealers will remove and replace the throttle cable with a new design. owner notification began on february 17, 2003. 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: 02V248000
Manufacturer: Freightliner Llc
Report Received Date: 2002-09-16T00:00:00
Subject: Freightliner/throttle cable
Component: Vehicle Speed Control
Potentially Affected Units: 818

Details

MFR Campaign Number: FL-398
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: On certain school bus chassis with cummins isb engines with mechanical throttle, the throttle cable can vibrate excessively and break near the end fitting that attaches to the engine linkage.
Consequence Summary: This can result in a loss of throttle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Dealers will remove and replace the throttle cable with a new design. owner notification began on february 17, 2003. 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

Metadata

SID: row-6bes-vrak-k5q9
NHTSA ID: 02V248000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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