NHTSA Campaign Id 03V244000; Date: Jul. 9, 2003
If this event occurs, the vehicle operator will not have control of the engine speed, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Recalled Vehicles:1997 Crane COE; 1997 Crane LET
Component: Vehicle Speed Control
Manufactured by: Crane Carrier Company
Affected Units:: 4
Recall Summary:On certain heavy duty trucks equipped with cummins c8. 3g and l10g electronic control modules (ecm), the ecm does not have the ability to detect a throttle fail-safe engine shutdown command. This could result in an unanticipated, uncommanded open throttle condition without warning.
How to Fix:Cummins will notify the customers and replace the ecm. Owners should contact cummins at 1-800-343-7357 or crane carrier at 1-918-836-1651.
Recall Notes:Customers can also 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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