1998-1999 Freightliner FLC, Freightliner FLD and others recall: module

Freightliner Corporation reported this safety recall on July 27, 1999. It covers about 320 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 320
reported: Jul 27, 1999

Electrical system: ignition: module

What is wrong: Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with caterpillar engines and eaton autoshift transmissions. The engines can stall because of software problems.
Risk: Increased steering effort can occur.
Remedy: Caterpillar is conducting the owner notification and remedy of this recall. Dealers will update these engines with software changes.

Recall number 99V181002

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 99V181002

Is there a recall on the 1998-1999 Freightliner FLC, Freightliner FLD and others module?

Yes. Recall 99V181002, reported on July 27, 1999, covers about 320 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 99V181002?

Caterpillar is conducting the owner notification and remedy of this recall. Dealers will update these engines with software changes.

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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