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NHTSA Recall 03V203000: Diesel (engine and engine cooling)

FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 73 vehicles. It affects 2002 Freightliner Business Class.

73
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
NHTSA campaign03V203000
Manufacturer campaignFL-413
ComponentENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING › ENGINE › DIESEL
Report receivedMay 29, 2003
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

On certain heavy trucks and motorhomes equipped with cummins westport b gas plus or c gas plus 6 cylinder engines, the electronic control module calibration may not correctly detect a throttle plate actuator failure that could result in an uncommanded open throttle condition.

Safety risk

If this event occurs, the vehicle operator will not have control of the engine speed which could possibly result in a vehicle crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the electronic control module calibration free of charge. 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 cummins customer assistance center at 1-800-343-7357 or freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.

Notes

Freightliner recall no. Fl-413.also, customers can 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 03V203000

Make and modelModel years
Freightliner Business Class2002

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.