NHTSA recall campaign
99V026000
ManufacturerFREIGHTLINER CORPORATIONReported1999-02-08Affected1,770 vehicles
What was wrong
Defect
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. THE HOOK ON THE THROTTLE RETURN SPRINGS CAN FRACTURE AT LOW MILEAGE.
Risk
THE THROTTLE MAY NOT RETURN TO IDLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE THROTTLE SPRINGS WITH HEAVIER SPRINGS AND A NEW ANCHOR.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →