Freightliner Mt45 1997

Model Mt45 made in 1997 by Freightliner got 2 recalls. There were some recalls concerningsteering, vehicle speed control.

Model 1997

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
STEERING - LINKAGES - ROD - RELAY - CONNECTING
99V033003FREIGHTLINER CORPORATIONfrom 05/02/1996 to 11/11/1998V (Vehicle)50305/19/1999MFRFREIGHTLINER LLC04/12/199904/20/1999
Defect SummaryVehicle description: step vans equipped with spicer 6,000 or 8,000 lb. front steer axles. the tie rod end can pull outboard and separate from the tie rod tube due to improper thread engagement between the male tie rod end and the female tube.
Consequence SummarySeparation of the tie rod end could result in loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Corrective SummaryDealers will replace the complete tie rod assembly.
NotesOwner notification is expected to begin during may 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 or spicer at 1-219-483-7174.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - CABLES
99V255000FREIGHTLINER CORPORATIONfrom 02/01/1995 to 04/23/1999V (Vehicle)1576102/03/2000MFRFREIGHTLINER LLC09/20/199910/01/1999
Defect SummaryVehicle description: heavy duty trucks. the throttle cable can bind due to misalignment with the fuel pump assembly.
Consequence SummaryEngine speed will not return to idle after the driver releases the accelerator pedal if the cable is binding.
Corrective SummaryDealers will realign the cable bracket. the cable assembly will be inspected for damage and replaced as necessary.
NotesFreightliner recall no. fl-244. owner notification began february 3, 2000. 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 1-800-1-800-547-0712.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).