NHTSA Recall 99V026000
NHTSA Campaign Id 99V026000; Date: Feb. 8, 1999
The throttle may not return to idle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
1995 Freightliner MT10; 1996 Freightliner MT10; 1995 Freightliner MT12; 1996 Freightliner MT12; 1995 Freightliner MT13; 1996 Freightliner MT13; 1996 Freightliner MT35; 1997 Freightliner MT35; 1998 Freightliner MT35
Component: Vehicle Speed Control:springs
Manufactured by: Freightliner Corporation
Affected Units:: 1,770
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks. The hook on the throttle return springs can fracture at low mileage.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the throttle springs with heavier springs and a new anchor.
Recall Notes:
Owner notificationbegan April 20, 1999. 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. 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: Apr 20, 1999
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