Freightliner Llc | NHTSA Recall #03V246000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 03V246000 by Freightliner Llc. Includes 62 affected units, FREIGHTLINER/CUMMINS/ECM, component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain trucks and buses equipped with cummins electronic control modules on the c8.3g and l10g engines, the ecm does not have the ability to detect a throttle fail-safe engine shutdown command. this could result in an unanticipated, uncommanded open throttle condition without warning.

Corrective Action

Cummins will notify the customers and replace the ecm. owners should contact cummins at 1-800-343-7357 or freightliner at 1-503-745-5219.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 03V246000

Manufacturer: Freightliner Llc

Report Received Date: 2003-07-10T00:00:00

Subject: Freightliner/cummins/ecm

Component: Vehicle Speed Control

Potentially Affected Units: 62

Details

MFR Campaign Number: FL-416

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: On certain trucks and buses equipped with cummins electronic control modules on the c8.3g and l10g engines, the ecm does not have the ability to detect a throttle fail-safe engine shutdown command. this could result in an unanticipated, uncommanded open throttle condition without warning.

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

Corrective Action: Cummins will notify the customers and replace the ecm. owners should contact cummins at 1-800-343-7357 or freightliner at 1-503-745-5219.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-595f~wj3m~krby

NHTSA ID: 03V246000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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