Recall 03V246000: 1995–1997 Freightliner Business Class and 4 other models

Report received

Jul 10, 2003

Manufacturer

Freightliner corporation

Potentially affected

62vehicles

Model years

1995–1997

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 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.

Possible consequence

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.

Affected model years

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

• 1995 Freightliner Business Class2 complaints
• 1996 Freightliner Business Class0 complaints
• 1997 Freightliner Business Class2 complaints
• 1995 Freightliner FL-701 complaints
• 1996 Freightliner FL-702 complaints
• 1997 Freightliner FL-703 complaints
• 1995 Freightliner FL600 complaints
• 1996 Freightliner FL602 complaints
• 1997 Freightliner FL600 complaints
• 1995 Thomas ER0 complaints
• 1996 Thomas ER0 complaints
• 1997 Thomas ER0 complaints
• 1995 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner ER0 complaints
• 1996 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner ER0 complaints
• 1997 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner ER0 complaints