NHTSA Recall 02V248000
NHTSA Campaign Id 02V248000; Date: Sep. 16, 2002
This can result in a loss of throttle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
1996 Freightliner Fs-65; 1997 Freightliner Fs-65; 1998 Freightliner Fs-65
Component: Vehicle Speed Control
Manufactured by: Freightliner Corporation
Affected Units:: 818
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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.
Recall Notes:
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).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Feb 17, 2003
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