FREIGHTLINER MT55 1998: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 99V255000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FREIGHTLINER | MT55 | 1998 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2000-02-03 | 1999-09-20 | 1999-10-01 |
Production Dates: 1995-02-01 - 1999-04-23
Manufacturers Involved: FREIGHTLINER LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-244
Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 15761
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. THE THROTTLE CABLE CAN BIND DUE TO MISALIGNMENT WITH THE FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY.
ENGINE SPEED WILL NOT RETURN TO IDLE AFTER THE DRIVER RELEASES THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IF THE CABLE IS BINDING.
DEALERS WILL REALIGN THE CABLE BRACKET. THE CABLE ASSEMBLY WILL BE INSPECTED FOR DAMAGE AND REPLACED AS NECESSARY.
FREIGHTLINER RECALL NO. FL-244. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 3, 2000. 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 1-800-1-800-547-0712.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
