Make : FREIGHTLINER | Model : XC | Year : 2000 |
Build Dates : 19990901 - 20000930 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 01V115000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 20010514 | Date Received by ODI: 20010413 | Date Added to Database: 20010423 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: FREIGHTLINER LLC | ||
Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-282 | ||
Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 6003 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: RECREATIONAL VEHICLE CHASSIS. A LOSS OF THROTTLE CONTROL (ENGINE WILL RETURN TO IDLE) COULD OCCUR WHEN THE EXHAUST BRAKE HAS BEEN ACTIVATED, THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED, AND THE VEHICLE IS COMING TO A STOP. |
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Consequence:
A LOSS OF THROTTLE CONTROL COULD OCCUR, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 14, 2001. 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. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
Notes:
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