FREIGHTLINER MT13 1992: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
| Make : FREIGHTLINER | Model : MT13 | Year : 1992 |
| Build Dates : 1992-05-01 - 1994-03-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 94V104000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1994-07-07 | Date Received by ODI: 1994-06-08 | Date Added to Database: 1994-06-22 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Oshkosh Corporation | ||
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| Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 864 | ||
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Summary:
A THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE WITH AN INNER "STEEL SHIELDED" COMPONENT WAS SUBSTITUTED FOR A CABLE WITH AN INNER "STEEL STRANDED" COMPONENT IN A DESIGN WHICH REQUIRES A MINIMUM BEND RADIUS OF 4 INCHES. THE INNER "STEEL SHIELDED" CABLE HAS A MINIMUM BEND RADIUS OF 8 INCHES, AND CAN BIND OR BREAK IN ITS CURRENT USE IN THE THROTTLE ASSEMBLY. |
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Consequence:
THIS CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT. |
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Remedy:
REPLACE THE ENTIRE CABLE A NEW CABLE WITH THE SPECIFIED 4 INCH RADIUS CAPABILITY. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
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Notes:
SYSTEM: FUEL; THROTTLE LINKAGES AND CONTROL.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCK CHASSIS.NOTE: IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME AND FREE OF CHARGE, PLEASE CONTACT OSHKOSH SERVICE CENTER AT 1-414-235-1726. ALSO, CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393. |
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