FREIGHTLINER FLN 1998: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 99V181002
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FREIGHTLINER | FLN | 1998 |
| Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database | |
| 1999-07-27 | 2000-01-12 |
Production Dates: 1998-12-22 - 1999-07-16
Manufacturers Involved: FREIGHTLINER LLC
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 320
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH CATERPILLAR ENGINES AND EATON AUTOSHIFT TRANSMISSIONS. THE ENGINES CAN STALL BECAUSE OF SOFTWARE PROBLEMS.
INCREASED STEERING EFFORT CAN OCCUR.
CATERPILLAR IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY OF THIS RECALL. DEALERS WILL UPDATE THESE ENGINES WITH SOFTWARE CHANGES.
CATERPILLAR IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY OF THIS RECALL.OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING AUGUST 1999.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'.
