Freightliner Fl60 1996

• Recall 63903 [USA]: If this event occurs, the vehicle operator will not have control of the engine speed, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
  On certain trucks and buses equipped with cummins electronic control modules on the c8.3g and l10g engines, the ecm does not have the ability to detect a throttle fail-safe engine shutdown command. This could result in an unanticipated, uncommanded open throttle condition without warning.
  cummins will notify the customers and replace the ecm. Owners should contact cummins at 1-800-343-7357 or freightliner at 1-503-745-5219.
  customers can 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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• Recall 10462 [USA]: The vehicle is too heavy for the tires installed resulting in a tire separation.
  Vehicle description: truck/trailers. The certification labels installed on these vehicles are incorrect. The gross axle weight rating is too high for the tires that were installed.
  dealers will install a corrected certification label on these vehicles.
  owner notification began may 14, 1998. Owners who take their vehicle 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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• Recall 16079 [USA]: This locking tab prevents the wheel bearing nut from loosening during vehicle operation. if this tab is deformed, the nut can loosen allowing the wheel to separate from the axle increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.
  Vehicle description: all vehicles equipped with eaton drive axles and axilok spindle nuts. The drive axle housings consist of a plate steel center section and two forged spindles, one of which is welded to each end of the center section. Each spindle contains a keyway slot in which the locking tab for the wheel bearing nut locking mechanism is inserted. The length of the keyway slot may not be long enough to accommodate the tab causing the tab to be deformed or damaged during installation.
  dealers will replace the drive axle housing nuts with a conventional wheel nut hardware system.
  owner notification:owner notification began december 18, 1996. Note: 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 1-503-735-8000.Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

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• Recall 1998018 [Canada]: Other
  These vehicles do not comply with regulation 6-7 statement of compliance. The certification labels contain a gawr that is too high for the tires that were installed. Correction: new labels with the correct gawr will be provided to owners of affected vehicles.

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To ensure accuracy and for your safety, it is recommended to do a free VIN recall check here or here [USA] - UK - Canada.

Fire department was using vehicle as an ambulance. Driver's side inbound seat belt buckle plastic sleeve mechanism has come off, causing belt to be inoperable. Consumer has contacted manufacturer. Manufacturer stated that entire seat belt assembly will need replacing. Please provide any further details.*ak

Consumer was involved in an accident possibly related to the throttle assembly spring, accelerator linkages, clips, and the pedal. (attorney for client) *slc