Auto Recalls for Consumers

1997 FREIGHTLINER FLD Recall - Campaign #02V077000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

1997 FREIGHTLINER FLD RECALL - #02V077000

RECALL FOR VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS CONVERTED FROM SLEEPERCABS TO DAY CABS AND EQUIPPED WITH A DETROIT DIESEL OPTIMIZED IDLE SYSTEM. THE IDLE SYSTEM WAS NOT COMPLETELY DISABLED IN THE CAB CONVERSION PROCESS.

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Vehicle 1997 FREIGHTLINER FLD
Manufacturer FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION
Manufactured between 4/1/1997 - 2/28/1998
Recalled on 3/26/2002
Influenced by FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION
Owners Notified on 4/3/2002
# Affected 97
Recalled for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Description CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS CONVERTED FROM SLEEPERCABS TO DAY CABS AND EQUIPPED WITH A DETROIT DIESEL OPTIMIZED IDLE SYSTEM. THE IDLE SYSTEM WAS NOT COMPLETELY DISABLED IN THE CAB CONVERSION PROCESS.
Consequences THIS CAN RESULT IN UNINTENTIONAL ENGINE STARTING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Corrective action DEALERS WILL COMPLETELY DISABLE THE OPTIMIZED IDLE SYSTEM. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 3, 2002. 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.
Notes ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
See also 1997 FREIGHTLINER FLD Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, ANTILOCK
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