Auto Recalls for Consumers

1996 FREIGHTLINER MT12 Recall - Campaign #99V026000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

1996 FREIGHTLINER MT12 RECALL - #99V026000

RECALL FOR VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL : SPRINGS

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. THE HOOK ON THE THROTTLE RETURN SPRINGS CAN FRACTURE AT LOW MILEAGE.

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Vehicle 1996 FREIGHTLINER MT12
Manufacturer FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION
Manufactured between 6/5/1995 - 5/1/1996
Recalled on 2/16/1999
Influenced by OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION
Owners Notified on 4/20/1999
# Affected 1,770
Recalled for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:SPRINGS
Description VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. THE HOOK ON THE THROTTLE RETURN SPRINGS CAN FRACTURE AT LOW MILEAGE.
Consequences THE THROTTLE MAY NOT RETURN TO IDLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Corrective action DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE THROTTLE SPRINGS WITH HEAVIER SPRINGS AND A NEW ANCHOR.
Notes OWNER NOTIFICATIONBEGAN APRIL 20, 1999.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.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
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