Recall
Freightliner Fl80 — 91V177000
NHTSA ID
91V177000
Make
Freightliner
Model
Fl80
Years Affected
1991
Recall Date
1991-10-15
Component
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:SPRINGS
Units Affected
420
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
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.
Consequence
IF THE THROTTLE SPRING BREAKS, THE ENGINE WILL RETURN TO IDLE SPEED, WHICH MAY CAUSE A HIGHWAY HAZARD AND RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
INSTALL THROTTLE RETURN SPRINGS WITH LARGER HOOKS.