1997 FREIGHTLINER FL60
1 recalls, 0 complaints
03V246000 Jul 10, 2003
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Defect Description
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.
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.
No complaints found for this vehicle.
FREIGHTLINER FL60 - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the FREIGHTLINER FL60 across all model years (1991, 1997).
13
Total Recalls
27
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
19
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths