Freightliner 1991 Vehicle Speed Control recall
Recalled October 15, 1991 · NHTSA recall 91V177000 · Freightliner
Hazard
IF THE THROTTLE SPRING BREAKS, THE ENGINE WILL RETURN TO IDLE SPEED, WHICH MAY CAUSE A HIGHWAY HAZARD AND RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
INSTALL THROTTLE RETURN SPRINGS WITH LARGER HOOKS.
Units
420 units
Description
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 to do
INSTALL THROTTLE RETURN SPRINGS WITH LARGER HOOKS.
Product
Freightliner FL-70 · Freightliner FL60 · Freightliner FL80
Manufacturer(s)
FREIGHTLINER LLC
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →