FREIGHTLINER MT10 1996: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:SPRINGS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 99V026000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FREIGHTLINER | MT10 | 1996 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1999-04-20 | 1999-02-08 | 1999-02-16 |
Production Dates: 1995-06-05 - 1996-05-01
Manufacturers Involved: FREIGHTLINER LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-229
Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:SPRINGS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1770
Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. THE HOOK ON THE THROTTLE RETURN SPRINGS CAN FRACTURE AT LOW MILEAGE.
THE THROTTLE MAY NOT RETURN TO IDLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE THROTTLE SPRINGS WITH HEAVIER SPRINGS AND A NEW ANCHOR.
OWNER NOTIFICATIONBEGAN APRIL 20, 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'.
