1999-2000 Coachmen Class A, Freightliner VCL and others recall: vehicle speed control
Freightliner Corporation reported this safety recall on April 13, 2001. It covers about 6,003 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 6,003
- reported
- Apr 13, 2001
- owners notified
- May 14, 2001
- related complaints
- 1
Vehicle speed control
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: recreational vehicle chassis. A loss of throttle control (engine will return to idle) could occur when the exhaust brake has been activated, the brakes are applied, and the vehicle is coming to a stop.
- Risk
- A loss of throttle control could occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will reprogram the engine control module. Owner notification began may 14, 2001. 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.
Recall number 01V115000
Affected vehicles
- Coachmen Class A 1999-2000 19992000
- Freightliner VCL 1999-2000 19992000
- Freightliner XC 1999-2000 19992000
- Freightliner XCS 1999-2000 19992000
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 1 complaints about acceleration problems.
1999 Coachmen Class A2000 Coachmen Class A1999 Freightliner VCL2000 Freightliner VCL1999 Freightliner XC2000 Freightliner XC1999 Freightliner XCS2000 Freightliner XCS
Questions about recall 01V115000
Is there a recall on the 1999-2000 Coachmen Class A, Freightliner VCL and others vehicle speed control?
Yes. Recall 01V115000, reported on April 13, 2001, covers about 6,003 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 01V115000?
Dealers will reprogram the engine control module. Owner notification began may 14, 2001. 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.
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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