1995-1996 Freightliner Century and Freightliner FLD recall: vehicle speed control

Freightliner Corporation reported this safety recall on September 24, 1996. It covers about 258 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 258
reported: Sep 24, 1996
owners notified: Sep 23, 1996

Vehicle speed control

What is wrong: These vehicles are equipped with a detroit diesel optimized idle system. If the ignition is turned on and the fuse for the electronic control module (ECM) power feed line is removed or burned out, the safety features designed to prevent injury to persons working in the vicinity of the engine will be bypassed, and unintentional cranking of the engine will occur.
Risk: If unintentional cranking of the engine occurs, persons working in the vicinity of the engine could be injured and the vehicle could move.
Remedy: Detroit diesel distributors will rewire the vehicles using a revised ECM which will eliminate unintentional cranking.

Recall number 96V181001

Affected vehicles

Freightliner Century 1995-1996 1995 1996
Freightliner FLD 1995-1996 1995 1996

Questions about recall 96V181001

Is there a recall on the 1995-1996 Freightliner Century and Freightliner FLD vehicle speed control?

Yes. Recall 96V181001, reported on September 24, 1996, covers about 258 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 96V181001?

Detroit diesel distributors will rewire the vehicles using a revised ECM which will eliminate unintentional cranking.

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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