The problem
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks. The throttle cable can bind due to misalignment with the fuel pump assembly.
The risk
Engine speed will not return to idle after the driver releases the accelerator pedal if the cable is binding.
The fix
Dealers will realign the cable bracket. The cable assembly will be inspected for damage and replaced as necessary.
Contacts
Freightliner recall no. Fl-244. Owner notification began february 3, 2000. 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 1-800-1-800-547-0712. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
What to do
- 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.
- Call a dealer. Any authorized Freightliner dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 99V255000.
- Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
- Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.