Freightliner Llc | NHTSA Recall #03V203000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 03V203000 by Freightliner Llc. Includes 73 affected units, FREIGHTLINER/ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE, component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain heavy trucks and motorhomes equipped with cummins westport b gas plus or c gas plus 6 cylinder engines, the electronic control module calibration may not correctly detect a throttle plate actuator failure that could result in an uncommanded open throttle condition.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the electronic control module calibration free of charge. 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 cummins customer assistance center at 1-800-343-7357 or freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 03V203000

Manufacturer: Freightliner Llc

Report Received Date: 2003-05-29T00:00:00

Subject: Freightliner/electronic control module

Component: Engine And Engine Cooling

Potentially Affected Units: 73

Details

MFR Campaign Number: FL-413

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: On certain heavy trucks and motorhomes equipped with cummins westport b gas plus or c gas plus 6 cylinder engines, the electronic control module calibration may not correctly detect a throttle plate actuator failure that could result in an uncommanded open throttle condition.

Consequence Summary: If this event occurs, the vehicle operator will not have control of the engine speed which could possibly result in a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action: Dealers will replace the electronic control module calibration free of charge. 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 cummins customer assistance center at 1-800-343-7357 or 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: 03V203000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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