FS-65: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

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NHTSA Campaign Number:	02V248000
Vehicle/Equipment Make:	FREIGHTLINER
Vehicle/Equipment Model:	FS-65
Model Year:	1998
Manufacturer Campaign Number:	FL-398
Manufacturer Component Description:	VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Manufacturers Involved in Recall:	FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION
Manufacturered:	19961003 - 19971230
Type of Report:	V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected:	818
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer:	20030217
Recall Initiated By:	20030217
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall:	FREIGHTLINER LLC
Report Received Date:	20020916
Record Creation Date:	20020917
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Defect Summary:	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.
Consequence Summary:	THIS CAN RESULT IN A LOSS OF THROTTLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Corrective Summary:	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.

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