FREIGHTLINER FL80 1991: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:SPRINGS
| Make : FREIGHTLINER | Model : FL80 | Year : 1991 |
| Build Dates : 1991-05-01 - 1991-09-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 91V177000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1991-11-22 | Date Received by ODI: 1991-10-15 | Date Added to Database: 1991-10-17 |
| Manufacturers Involved: FREIGHTLINER LLC | ||
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| Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:SPRINGS | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 420 | ||
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Summary:
THE HOOK SIZE OF THE THROTTLE RETURN SPRING IS TOO SMALL RESULTING IN A TIGHT FIT AROUND THE ANCHOR NUT, CAUSING THE THROTTLE RETURN SPRING TO BREAK PREMATURELY. |
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Consequence:
IF THE THROTTLE SPRING BREAKS, THE ENGINE WILL RETURN TO IDLE SPEED, WHICH MAY CAUSE A HIGHWAY HAZARD AND RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH. |
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Remedy:
INSTALL THROTTLE RETURN SPRINGS WITH LARGER HOOKS. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
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Notes:
SYSTEM: THROTTLE RETURN SPRINGS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS WITH CUMMINS B SERIES ENGINES. |
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