NHTSA Campaign Id 99V255000; Date: Sep. 20, 1999
Engine speed will not return to idle after the driver releases the accelerator pedal if the cable is binding.
1995 Freightliner MT45; 1996 Freightliner MT45; 1997 Freightliner MT45; 1998 Freightliner MT45; 1999 Freightliner MT45; 1995 Freightliner MT55; 1996 Freightliner MT55; 1997 Freightliner MT55; 1998 Freightliner MT55; 1999 Freightliner MT55
Component: Vehicle Speed Control:cables
Manufactured by: Freightliner Corporation
Affected Units:: 15,761
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks. The throttle cable can bind due to misalignment with the fuel pump assembly.
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).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Feb 3, 2000
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