Freightliner Fl70 1996

• Recall 63906 [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 14461 [USA]: The vehicle can move after being placed in park increasing the risk of a crash.
  Vehicle description: vans and trucks equipped with an optional automatic transmission shift lever that includes a park brake position. The transmission shifter/park brake lever can bind before fully engaging in the park brake position causing a false park condition.
  dealers will install a spacer plate in the shifter and inspect for the presence of an "e" clip that detains the detent pin.
  owner notification:owner notification is expected to begin may 6, 1997.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 1-503-735-8662.Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

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• Recall 16080 [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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To ensure accuracy and for your safety, it is recommended to do a free VIN recall check here or here [USA] - UK - Canada.

The accelerator sticks to the floor due to accelerator cable failure. *yh

Consumer states that accelerator cable sticks to floor due to a frayed cable. *tt