Freightliner MT45, MT55 (1995-1999): Vehicle speed control
Recall 99V255000 · Sep 20, 1999 · Freightliner Corporation
15,761
vehicles affected
15,761
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 99V255000
- Date
- Sep 20, 1999
- Maker
- Freightliner Corporation
- Units affected
- 15,761
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Vehicle speed control > Cables
- Model years
- 1995-1999
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Other or not stated
What is wrong
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. THE THROTTLE CABLE CAN BIND DUE TO MISALIGNMENT WITH THE FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY.
What can happen
ENGINE SPEED WILL NOT RETURN TO IDLE AFTER THE DRIVER RELEASES THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IF THE CABLE IS BINDING.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
DEALERS WILL REALIGN THE CABLE BRACKET. THE CABLE ASSEMBLY WILL BE INSPECTED FOR DAMAGE AND REPLACED AS NECESSARY.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 10 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | MT45 | 1995-1999 |
| Freightliner | MT55 | 1995-1999 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 99V255000?
2 models: Freightliner MT45 (1995-1999), Freightliner MT55 (1995-1999), about 15,761 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 99V255000?
DEALERS WILL REALIGN THE CABLE BRACKET. THE CABLE ASSEMBLY WILL BE INSPECTED FOR DAMAGE AND REPLACED AS NECESSARY.
What can happen?
ENGINE SPEED WILL NOT RETURN TO IDLE AFTER THE DRIVER RELEASES THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IF THE CABLE IS BINDING.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.