Recall
Freightliner Mt35 — 99V026000
NHTSA ID
99V026000
Make
Freightliner
Model
Mt35
Years Affected
1997
Recall Date
1999-02-08
Component
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:SPRINGS
Units Affected
1,770
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
FL-229
Summary
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. THE HOOK ON THE THROTTLE RETURN SPRINGS CAN FRACTURE AT LOW MILEAGE.
Consequence
THE THROTTLE MAY NOT RETURN TO IDLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE THROTTLE SPRINGS WITH HEAVIER SPRINGS AND A NEW ANCHOR.