NHTSA recall 02V248000
Vehicle speed control
Freightliner FS-65
Reported Sep 16, 2002818 vehicles affectedFREIGHTLINER CORPORATIONMaker’s number FL-398Built Oct 3, 1996 – Dec 30, 1997
The defect
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.
The risk
This can result in a loss of throttle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The 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.