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.
Recalled Vehicles: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
Recall Summary:Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks. The throttle cable can bind due to misalignment with the fuel pump assembly.
How to Fix:Dealers will realign the cable bracket. The cable assembly will be inspected for damage and replaced as necessary.
Recall Notes: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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