NHTSA recall 91V177000
Vehicle speed control › Springs
Freightliner FL60 and 2 more
Reported Oct 15, 1991420 vehicles affectedFREIGHTLINER CORPORATIONBuilt May 1, 1991 – Sep 1, 1991
The defect
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.
The risk
If the throttle spring breaks, the engine will return to idle speed, which may cause a highway hazard and result in a vehicle crash.
The remedy
Install throttle return springs with larger hooks.