Recall 02V248000: 1996–1998 Freightliner FS-65

Report received

Sep 16, 2002

Manufacturer

Freightliner corporation

Potentially affected

818vehicles

Model years

1996–1998

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

On certain school bus chassis with cummins isb engines with mechanical throttle, the throttle cable can vibrate excessively and break near the end fitting that attaches to the engine linkage.

Possible consequence

This can result in a loss of throttle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will remove and replace the throttle cable with a new design. Owner notification began on february 17, 2003. 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 freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1996 Freightliner FS-650 complaints
• 1997 Freightliner FS-650 complaints
• 1998 Freightliner FS-651 complaints