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Investigation · Closed

THROTTLE RETURN SPRING

Action number
SQ98025
Opened
Nov 10, 1998
Closed
Feb 16, 1999
Outcome
Recall 99V026000

Manufacturer: FREIGHTLINER LLC

This investigation led to a recall

NHTSA links this probe to recall campaign 99V026000.

Campaign 99V026000 predates our recall archive — check NHTSA.gov for details.

What NHTSA is examining

Freightliner issued a technicla service bulletin initiating a field service modification which involves replacing the old throttle return springs with a improved set of spring

Vehicles under investigation

1994 Freightliner Freightliner1995 Freightliner Freightliner1996 Freightliner Freightliner1997 Freightliner Freightliner1998 Freightliner Freightliner

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation records, updated daily. An investigation is not a determination that a defect exists; many probes close without a recall.