Date: 10.07.2003
Component: Vehicle Speed Control
Manufacturer: Freightliner Corporation
Description:
On certain trucks and buses equipped with cummins electronic control modules on the c8.3g and l10g engines, the ecm does not have the ability to detect a throttle fail-safe engine shutdown command. this could result in an unanticipated, uncommanded open throttle condition without warning.
Consequencs:
If this event occurs, the vehicle operator will not have control of the engine speed, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Notes:
Cummins will notify the customers and replace the ecm. owners should contact cummins at 1-800-343-7357 or freightliner at 1-503-745-5219.
Date: 10.07.2003
Component: Vehicle Speed Control
Manufacturer: Freightliner Corporation
Description:
On certain trucks and buses equipped with cummins electronic control modules on the c8.3g and l10g engines, the ecm does not have the ability to detect a throttle fail-safe engine shutdown command. this could result in an unanticipated, uncommanded open throttle condition without warning.
Consequencs:
If this event occurs, the vehicle operator will not have control of the engine speed, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Notes:
Cummins will notify the customers and replace the ecm. owners should contact cummins at 1-800-343-7357 or freightliner at 1-503-745-5219.
Date: 10.07.2003
Component: Vehicle Speed Control
Manufacturer: Freightliner Corporation
Description:
On certain trucks and buses equipped with cummins electronic control modules on the c8.3g and l10g engines, the ecm does not have the ability to detect a throttle fail-safe engine shutdown command. this could result in an unanticipated, uncommanded open throttle condition without warning.
Consequencs:
If this event occurs, the vehicle operator will not have control of the engine speed, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Notes:
Cummins will notify the customers and replace the ecm. owners should contact cummins at 1-800-343-7357 or freightliner at 1-503-745-5219.
