1996 Freightliner Mt12 Recalls

All 1996 Freightliner Mt12 recalls can be found below. It is important to us to provide a complete resource for recall information, so if you know of any additional related recalls, please contact us to let us know.

February 16th, 1999
Recalled Component
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:SPRINGS
Recall Date
February 16th, 1999
Units Effected
1,770
NHTSA Campaign Number: 99V026000
Manufacturer: FREIGHTLINER LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-229
Manufactured Begin Date: June 5th, 1995
Manufactured End Date: May 1st, 1996
Date of Owner Notification: April 20th, 1999

Defect Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. THE HOOK ON THE THROTTLE RETURN SPRINGS CAN FRACTURE AT LOW MILEAGE.

Consequence Summary:
THE THROTTLE MAY NOT RETURN TO IDLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Corrective Summary:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE THROTTLE SPRINGS WITH HEAVIER SPRINGS AND A NEW ANCHOR.

Recall Notes:
OWNER NOTIFICATIONBEGAN APRIL 20, 1999.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.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

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