Vehicle recall 03V246000 · July 10, 2003
Freightliner Business Class, Thomas ER Transit and 5 more models
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…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- If this event occurs, the vehicle operator will not have control of the engine speed, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
- Notes
- Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 03V246000
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 10, 2003
- Filed by
- FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION
- Manufacturer campaign
- FL-416
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 62
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Vehicle speed control
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Freightliner Business Class (1995-1997): 1997, 1996, 1995
- Freightliner FL60 (1995-1997): 1997, 1996, 1995
- Freightliner FL70 (1995-1997): 1997, 1996, 1995
- Thomas ER Transit (1995-1997): 1997, 1996, 1995
- Thomas TL960 (1996-1997): 1997, 1996
- Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner ER (1995-1997): 1997, 1996, 1995
- Thomas Built Buses TL-960 (1995): 1995
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