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1991 FREIGHTLINER FL-70 Recall - Campaign #91V177000

 
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1991 FREIGHTLINER FL-70 RECALL - #91V177000

RECALL FOR VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL : SPRINGS

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.

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Vehicle 1991 FREIGHTLINER FL-70
Manufacturer FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION
Manufactured between 5/1/1991 - 9/1/1991
Recalled on 10/17/1991
Influenced by FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION
Owners Notified on 11/22/1991
# Affected 420
Recalled for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:SPRINGS
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.
Consequences IF THE THROTTLE SPRING BREAKS, THE ENGINE WILL RETURN TO IDLE SPEED, WHICH MAY CAUSE A HIGHWAY HAZARD AND RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Corrective action INSTALL THROTTLE RETURN SPRINGS WITH LARGER HOOKS.
Notes SYSTEM: THROTTLE RETURN SPRINGS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS WITH CUMMINS B SERIES ENGINES.
See also 1991 FREIGHTLINER FL-70 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, ANTILOCK

1991 FREIGHTLINER FL-70 Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT, ANCHORAGE

1991 FREIGHTLINER FL-70 Recall for VISIBILITY, WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER

1991 FREIGHTLINER FL-70 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, DRUM, CHAMBER

1991 FREIGHTLINER FL-70 Recall for PARKING BRAKE, CONVENTIONAL, MECHANICAL

1991 FREIGHTLINER FL-70 Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, TURN SIGNAL, SWITCH
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