NHTSA Recall 03V203000
NHTSA Campaign Id 03V203000; Date: May. 29, 2003
If this event occurs, the vehicle operator will not have control of the engine speed which could possibly result in a vehicle crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2002 Freightliner Business Class
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:diesel
Manufactured by: Freightliner Corporation
Affected Units:: 73
Recall Summary:
On certain heavy trucks and motorhomes equipped with cummins westport b gas plus or c gas plus 6 cylinder engines, the electronic control module calibration may not correctly detect a throttle plate actuator failure that could result in an uncommanded open throttle condition.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the electronic control module calibration free of charge. 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 cummins customer assistance center at 1-800-343-7357 or freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
Recall Notes:
Freightliner recall no. Fl-413. Also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
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