FREIGHTLINER FLD 1998: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 02V077000
Make | Model | Year |
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FREIGHTLINER | FLD | 1998 |
Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
2002-04-03 | 2002-03-20 | 2002-03-26 |
Production Dates: 1997-04-01 - 1998-02-28
Manufacturers Involved: FREIGHTLINER LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-391
Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 97
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
THIS CAN RESULT IN UNINTENTIONAL ENGINE STARTING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
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.
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.