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