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1997-2000 Freightliner XC recall: accelerator pedal

Freightliner Corporation reported this safety recall on September 5, 2000. It covers about 5,032 vehicles.

vehicles affected
5,032
reported
Sep 5, 2000
owners notified
Jan 23, 2001
related complaints
2

Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal

What is wrong
Vehicle description: chassis built with caterpillar engines and equipped with felsted electronic accelerator pedals. The return springs can break on the accelerator pedals that are equipped with stainless steel or electroplated music wire return springs.
Risk
This condition could cause the pedal to go to full throttle if both return springs break, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Replacement accelerator pedals equipped with return springs manufactured of music wire with one additional coil on each spring and with an organic coating, eliminating electroplating will be installed.

Recall number 00V230002

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 2 complaints about acceleration problems.

1997 Freightliner XC1998 Freightliner XC1999 Freightliner XC2000 Freightliner XC

Questions about recall 00V230002

Is there a recall on the 1997-2000 Freightliner XC accelerator pedal?

Yes. Recall 00V230002, reported on September 5, 2000, covers about 5,032 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 00V230002?

Replacement accelerator pedals equipped with return springs manufactured of music wire with one additional coil on each spring and with an organic coating, eliminating electroplating will be installed.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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