1998 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.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1998 FREIGHTLINER FLD |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
1998 FREIGHTLINER FLD Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, HUB
1998 FREIGHTLINER FLD Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, IGNITION, MODULE
1998 FREIGHTLINER FLD Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, ANTILOCK
1998 FREIGHTLINER FLD Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, HUB
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