Recall campaign · NHTSA 91V177000

Vehicle speed control: springs

FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1991-10-15.

Recall campaignNHTSA 91V177000

Vehicle speed control: springs

Component: Vehicle speed control: springs
Manufacturer: FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected: 420
Reported to NHTSA: 1991-10-15
Owners notified: 1991-11-22

Defect description

THE HOOK SIZE OF THE THROTTLE RETURN SPRING IS TOO SMALL RESULTING IN A TIGHT FIT AROUND THE ANCHOR NUT, CAUSING THE THROTTLE RETURN SPRING TO BREAK PREMATURELY.

Safety risk

IF THE THROTTLE SPRING BREAKS, THE ENGINE WILL RETURN TO IDLE SPEED, WHICH MAY CAUSE A HIGHWAY HAZARD AND RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

INSTALL THROTTLE RETURN SPRINGS WITH LARGER HOOKS.

Notes

SYSTEM: THROTTLE RETURN SPRINGS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS WITH CUMMINS B SERIES ENGINES.

Scope of coverage

3 model years across 3 models.

Model	Years on record
FREIGHTLINER FL-70	1991
FREIGHTLINER FL60	1991
FREIGHTLINER FL80	1991

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.