FREIGHTLINER FS-65 1998: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 02V248000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FREIGHTLINER | FS-65 | 1998 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2003-02-17 | 2002-09-16 | 2002-09-17 |
Production Dates: 1996-10-03 - 1997-12-30
Manufacturers Involved: FREIGHTLINER LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-398
Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 818
Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report
ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUS CHASSIS WITH CUMMINS ISB ENGINES WITH MECHANICAL THROTTLE, THE THROTTLE CABLE CAN VIBRATE EXCESSIVELY AND BREAK NEAR THE END FITTING THAT ATTACHES TO THE ENGINE LINKAGE.
THIS CAN RESULT IN A LOSS OF THROTTLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND REPLACE THE THROTTLE CABLE WITH A NEW DESIGN. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 17, 2003. 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.
FREIGHTLINER RECALL NO. FL-398. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
