1995-1997 Freightliner Business Class, Freightliner FL-60 and others recall: vehicle speed control
Freightliner Corporation reported this safety recall on July 10, 2003. It covers about 62 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 62
- reported
- Jul 10, 2003
- related complaints
- 5
Vehicle speed control
- What is wrong
- On certain trucks and buses equipped with cummins electronic control modules on the c8.3g and l10g engines, the ECM does not have the ability to detect a throttle fail-safe engine shutdown command. This could result in an unanticipated, uncommanded open throttle condition without warning.
- Risk
- If this event occurs, the vehicle operator will not have control of the engine speed, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Cummins will notify the customers and replace the ECM. Owners should contact cummins at 1‑800‑343‑7357 or freightliner at 1‑503‑745‑5219.
Recall number 03V246000
Affected vehicles
- Freightliner Business Class 1995-1997 199519961997
- Freightliner FL-60 1995-1997 199519961997
- Freightliner FL-70 1995-1997 199519961997
- Thomas Er Transit 1995-1997 199519961997
- Thomas TL960 1996-1997 19961997
- Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Er 1995-1997 199519961997
- Thomas Built Buses TL-960 1995 1995
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 5 complaints about acceleration problems.
1995 Freightliner Business Class1996 Freightliner Business Class1997 Freightliner Business Class1995 Freightliner FL-601996 Freightliner FL-601997 Freightliner FL-601995 Freightliner FL-701996 Freightliner FL-701997 Freightliner FL-701995 Thomas Er Transit1996 Thomas Er Transit1997 Thomas Er Transit
Questions about recall 03V246000
Is there a recall on the 1995-1997 Freightliner Business Class, Freightliner FL-60 and others vehicle speed control?
Yes. Recall 03V246000, reported on July 10, 2003, covers about 62 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 03V246000?
Cummins will notify the customers and replace the ECM. Owners should contact cummins at 1‑800‑343‑7357 or freightliner at 1‑503‑745‑5219.
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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