Freightliner FS-65 (1998) – 02V248000

Defect Description For Recall

On Certain School Bus Chassis With Cummins Isb Engines With Mechanical Throttle, The Throttle Cable Can Vibrate Excessively And Break Near The End Fitting That Attaches To The Engine Linkage.

Make Of Vehicle

FREIGHTLINER

Model Of Vehicle

FS-65

Year

1998

Recall Campaign Number

02V248000

Component Description

Vehicle Speed Control

Effect Of Defect

This Can Result In A Loss Of Throttle Control, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.

Fix Defect

Dealers Will Remove And Replace The Throttle Cable With A New Design. Owner Notification Began On February 17, 2003. 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.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Freightliner Corporation

Start Of Manufacture

19961003

End Of Manufacture

19971230

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

818

Date Owners Notified

20030217

Initiated By

Odi

Responsible Manufacturer

Freightliner Llc

Date Report Received

20020916

Make Campaign Number

FL-398

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard