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- VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:SPRINGS
- 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.
- 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.
- Remedy
- INSTALL THROTTLE RETURN SPRINGS WITH LARGER HOOKS.
- Notes
- SYSTEM: THROTTLE RETURN SPRINGS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS WITH CUMMINS B SERIES ENGINES.
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Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Freightliner FL-60 | 1991 |
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| Freightliner FL-70 | 1991 |
| Freightliner FL-80 | 1991 |