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1998 FREIGHTLINER FS-65 Recall - Campaign #02V248000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

1998 FREIGHTLINER FS-65 RECALL - #02V248000

RECALL FOR VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUS CHASSIS WITH CUMMINS ISB ENGINES WITH MECHANICAL THROTTLE, THE THROTTLE CABLE CAN VIBRATE EXCESSIVELY AND BREAK NEAR THE END FITTING THAT ATTACHES TO THE ENGINE LINKAGE.

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Vehicle 1998 FREIGHTLINER FS-65
Manufacturer FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION
Manufactured between 10/3/1996 - 12/30/1997
Recalled on 9/17/2002
Influenced by OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION
Owners Notified on 2/17/2003
# Affected 818
Recalled for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Description ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUS CHASSIS WITH CUMMINS ISB ENGINES WITH MECHANICAL THROTTLE, THE THROTTLE CABLE CAN VIBRATE EXCESSIVELY AND BREAK NEAR THE END FITTING THAT ATTACHES TO THE ENGINE LINKAGE.
Consequences THIS CAN RESULT IN A LOSS OF THROTTLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Corrective action DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND REPLACE THE THROTTLE CABLE WITH A NEW DESIGN. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 17, 2003. 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 FREIGHTLINER RECALL NO. FL-398. 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 FS-65 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, ANTILOCK

1998 FREIGHTLINER FS-65 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, FOUNDATION COMPONENTS, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

1998 FREIGHTLINER FS-65 Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
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