2001 Freightliner VCL recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign naming the 2001 Freightliner VCL. Last verified Jul 30, 2026. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
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- Nov 15, 2001Crash risk2001 American Lafrance Eagle, 2001 American Lafrance Metropolitan, 2001 Freightliner Business Class and 7 other models — Vehicle Speed Control
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS, FIRE TRUCKS, AND TRANSIT BUSES AND SCHOOL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL/ACCELERATOR PEDALS SUPPLIED BY WILLIAMS CONTROLS INDUSTRIES. THE WELD ATTACHING THE CLEVIS TO THE PLATE HAS INSUFFICIENT PENETRATION AND COULD ALLOW THE CLEVIS TO SEPARATE FROM THE PLATE.
01V322002 · 3K units · FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION