1997 FREIGHTLINER FL70 Recall

Campaign:

03V246000 on 07/16/2003

Component:

Vehicle speed control

Affected:

62

Defect:

On certain trucks and buses equipped with cummins electronic control modules on the c8.3g and l10g engines, the ecm does not have the ability to detect a throttle fail-safe engine shutdown command. this could result in an unanticipated, uncommanded open throttle condition without warning.

Consequence:

If this event occurs, the vehicle operator will not have control of the engine speed, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.

Correction:

Cummins will notify the customers and replace the ecm. owners should contact cummins at 1-800-343-7357 or freightliner at 1-503-745-5219.

Notes:

Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

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