NHTSA Recall 02V077000: Vehicle speed control
FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 97 vehicles. It affects 1997–1998 Freightliner Fld.
| NHTSA campaign | 02V077000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | FL-391 |
| Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Report received | March 20, 2002 |
| Owner notification | April 3, 2002 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Certain heavy duty trucks converted from sleepercabs to day cabs and equipped with a detroit diesel optimized idle system. The idle system was not completely disabled in the cab conversion process.
Safety risk
This can result in unintentional engine starting, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will completely disable the optimized idle system. Owner notification began april 3, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
Notes
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 02V077000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.