2002 Freightliner Business Class recall: diesel
Freightliner Corporation reported this safety recall on May 29, 2003. It covers about 73 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 73
- reported
- May 29, 2003
Engine and engine cooling: engine: diesel
- What is wrong
- On certain heavy trucks and motorhomes equipped with cummins westport b gas plus or c gas plus 6 cylinder engines, the electronic control module calibration may not correctly detect a throttle plate actuator failure that could result in an uncommanded open throttle condition.
- Risk
- If this event occurs, the vehicle operator will not have control of the engine speed which could possibly result in a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the electronic control module calibration free of charge. 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 cummins customer assistance center at 1‑800‑343‑7357 or freightliner at 1‑800‑547‑0712.
Recall number 03V203000
Affected vehicles
Questions about recall 03V203000
Is there a recall on the 2002 Freightliner Business Class diesel?
Yes. Recall 03V203000, reported on May 29, 2003, covers about 73 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 03V203000?
Dealers will replace the electronic control module calibration free of charge. 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 cummins customer assistance center at 1‑800‑343‑7357 or 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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