NHTSA recall 91V177000
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| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
|---|---|
| Campaign number | 91V177000 |
| Manufacturer | FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION |
| Reported | 1991-10-15 |
| Owners notified | 1991-11-22 |
| Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:SPRINGS |
| Units potentially affected | 420 |
What is wrong
THE HOOK SIZE OF THE THROTTLE RETURN SPRING IS TOO SMALL RESULTING IN A TIGHT FIT AROUND THE ANCHOR NUT, CAUSING THE THROTTLE RETURN SPRING TO BREAK PREMATURELY.
What can happen
IF THE THROTTLE SPRING BREAKS, THE ENGINE WILL RETURN TO IDLE SPEED, WHICH MAY CAUSE A HIGHWAY HAZARD AND RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
The remedy
INSTALL THROTTLE RETURN SPRINGS WITH LARGER HOOKS.
Notes
SYSTEM: THROTTLE RETURN SPRINGS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS WITH CUMMINS B SERIES ENGINES.
| 1991 FREIGHTLINER FL-70 | Built 1991-05-01 to 1991-09-01. |
|---|---|
| 1991 FREIGHTLINER FL60 | Built 1991-05-01 to 1991-09-01. |
| 1991 FREIGHTLINER FL80 | Built 1991-05-01 to 1991-09-01. |
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