Vehicle speed control: springsRecall 91V-177 · Freightliner vehicles
FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION recall 91V-177 covers 420 Freightliner vehicles for a vehicle speed control: springs problem, reported to NHTSA on October 15, 1991.
Source: NHTSA recall 91V177000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE HOOK SIZE OF THE THROTTLE RETURN SPRING IS TOO SMALL RESULTING IN A TIGHT FIT AROUND THE ANCHOR NUT, CAUSING THE THROTTLE RETURN SPRING TO BREAK PREMATURELY.
The risk
IF THE THROTTLE SPRING BREAKS, THE ENGINE WILL RETURN TO IDLE SPEED, WHICH MAY CAUSE A HIGHWAY HAZARD AND RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
The fix
INSTALL THROTTLE RETURN SPRINGS WITH LARGER HOOKS.
SYSTEM: THROTTLE RETURN SPRINGS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS WITH CUMMINS B SERIES ENGINES.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from May 1, 1991 to September 1, 1991. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.