Defect Description For Recall
Vehicle Description: Heavy Duty Trucks. The Hook On The Throttle Return Springs Can Fracture At Low Mileage.
Make Of Vehicle
FREIGHTLINER
Model Of Vehicle
MT35
Year
1997
Recall Campaign Number
99V026000
Component Description
Vehicle Speed Control:Springs
Effect Of Defect
The Throttle May Not Return To Idle, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Replace The Throttle Springs With Heavier Springs And A New Anchor.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Freightliner Corporation
Start Of Manufacture
19960502
End Of Manufacture
19980227
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
1770
Date Owners Notified
19990420
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Freightliner Llc
Date Report Received
19990208
Make Campaign Number
FL-229