Recall
Freightliner Mt55 — 99V255000
NHTSA ID
99V255000
Make
Freightliner
Model
Mt55
Years Affected
1997
Recall Date
1999-09-20
Component
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES
Units Affected
15,761
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
FL-244
Summary
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. THE THROTTLE CABLE CAN BIND DUE TO MISALIGNMENT WITH THE FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY.
Consequence
ENGINE SPEED WILL NOT RETURN TO IDLE AFTER THE DRIVER RELEASES THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IF THE CABLE IS BINDING.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REALIGN THE CABLE BRACKET. THE CABLE ASSEMBLY WILL BE INSPECTED FOR DAMAGE AND REPLACED AS NECESSARY.