Freightliner · Canada · High
Freightliner FL70, FL60 +1 more: Engine
Affects Freightliner FL70, FL60, FL80 · 1991 — about 43 vehicles.
The hazard
ON VEHICLES WITH CUMMINS B SERIES ENGINES, THE HOOK SIZE FOR THE THROTTLE RETURN SPRING MAY BE TOO SMALL RESULTING IN A TIGHT FIT AROUND THE ANCHOR NUT AND/OR THE HOOK MAY BE OVERSTRESSED FOR THIS APPLICATION. EITHER CONDITION MAY LEAD TO A FRACTURE OF THE SPRING HOOK. SHOULD THIS OCCUR, THE ENGINE MIGHT NOT RETURN TO IDLE WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS RELEASED POSSIBLY RESULTING IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. CORRECTION: THROTTLE RETURN SPRINGS WITH LARGER HOOKS WILL BE INSTALLED.
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