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Safety recall · 74V085000

Vehicle speed control Freightliner recall

FREIGHTLINER CORP. reported this recall to NHTSA on May 28, 1974. It covers about 383 vehicles across 1 model year listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
74V085000
Reported
May 28, 1974
Vehicles
383
Area
Acceleration & cruise control

Contacts

Freightliner campaign no fl-0026. Trucks w/william air control acceleratortreadle valve. Possibility that the valve cage assembly, an internal part ofthe accelerator systems, could fracture resulting in an air leak or completemalfunction. If this occurs, it may result in poor acceleration or thethrottle sticking in any position. (Correct by inspecting and installingimproved valve repair kit).

What to do

  1. Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Freightliner dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 74V085000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

VehicleComplaintsRecallsGrade
1974 Freightliner Freightliner012F

Questions

Is the 74V085000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. FREIGHTLINER CORP.'s dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 74V085000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 74V085000 announced?

FREIGHTLINER CORP. reported it to NHTSA on May 28, 1974. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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