Freightliner · Canada · Mod
Freightliner Truck: Not Entered
Affects Freightliner Truck · 1983 — about 13 vehicles.
The hazard
THE STOP PIN ON THE THROTTLE LEVER MAY INTERFERE WITH THE RIVETS WHICH RETAIN THE SIDE COVER ON THE FUEL PUMP BODY. DEPENDING ON THE ORIENTATION OF THE LEVBER, IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE THROTTLE TO BECOME IMPEDED IN ANY POSITION FROM IDLE TO WIDE OPEN THROTTLE, WHICH COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS ENGINE DAMAGE OR PERSONAL INJURY.
What to do
Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.
Critical — crash/injury risk now
High — injury risk; see remedy
Moderate — fix at next service
Low — minor / informational